nostrum
English
/ˈnɒs.tɹəm/, /ˈnɑ.stɹəm/
noun
Definitions
- A medicine or remedy in conventional use which has not been proven to have any desirable medical effects.
- An ineffective but favorite remedy for a problem, usually involving political action.
Etymology
Derived from Latin nostrum (ours).
Origin
Latin
nostrum
Gloss
ours