purgative

Definition

  • noun: a medicine or food that causes the bowels to empty
  • adjective: 'purging' or tending to 'purge'
  • synonyms: cathartic

Movie quotes

  • (..) - I remember thinking no one will ever make the mistake of confusing her with the real "Gibson Girl." Don't walk away from me! You prescribed castor oil as a purgative. And what is wrong with that? They have been prescribing castor oil as an anthelmintic since the time of the Egyptian pharaohs. (..)
    2014 TvShow: The Knick Title: The Golden Lotus Season: 1 Episode 9