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CANTHARIDES

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Cantharides.

Cantharides - as a noun

Spanish fly lytta vesicatoria (syn. cantharis vesicatoria).

Spanish fly; a vesicant extracted from the beetle, popularly held to have aphrodisiac properties.

Example Sentences

"The use of cantharides as a treatment for certain medical conditions is controversial."
"In some countries, cantharides are still used as an ingredient in topical ointments."
"There are strict regulations regarding the production and sale of cantharides."
"Many scientific studies have been conducted to determine the effectiveness of cantharides in medicine."
"The active ingredient in cantharides is called cantharidin."
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Word Game Points

Is CANTHARIDES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cantharides is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CANTHARIDES has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is CANTHARIDES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cantharides is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CANTHARIDES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is CANTHARIDES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cantharides is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CANTHARIDES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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