Associations to the word «Chalybeate»

Wiktionary

CHALYBEATE, adjective. Flavored with mineral salts
CHALYBEATE, noun. A mineral water that was a voguish general remedy during the 17th-19th century.

Dictionary definition

CHALYBEATE, adjective. Containing or impregnated with or tasting of iron.

Wise words

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