n. (Pharm.) The bark, or a vegetable extract brought in solid cakes from South America and believed to be derived from the bark, of the tree Chrysophyllum glycyphloeum. It is used as an alterative and astringent. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The acrid principle of Monesia, sometimes used as a medicine. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ See Admonish. ] To warn; to admonish; to advise. [ Obs. ] Wyclif (2 Cor. v. 20). [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Zool.) Having only one estrus period per breeding cycle or per year; -- of certain mammals. [ PJC ]