A sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste
a syrup or other liquid usually sweetened to be palatable, often contains alcohol or another substance to emulsify and suspend a medicine (like an extract)
a substance believed to cure all ills a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste