Definitions For Hippocra

Noun

HIPPOCRAS (uncountable) A cordial, made from a spiced wine mixed with sugar and spices, usually including cinnamon, which were strained out by a cloth before the drink was consumed.

Related terms

hippocrates' sleeve hippocratic sleeve

Translations

French: hypocras, m Russian: гипокра́с, m

Further reading

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Etymology

From {{etyl, fro, en}} ipocras, ypocras, , Hippocrates, after {{etyl, ML., en}} vinum Hippocraticum, , Hippocrates's wine (because it was filtered through a Hippocratic sleeve).

Anagrams

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