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Definition nostrum in American English

nostrum noun

[countable] noun
/ˈnɑstrəm/
1

an idea for solving a problem, especially an idea that is unlikely to be effective

Synonyms and related words
thought idea belief
2

a medicine that is unlikely to be effective, usually one prepared by someone who is not a doctor

Synonyms and related words
cure cure-all drug
Definition nostrum in American English