carminative

Definition of Carminative in English :

1. carminative

medication that prevents the formation of gas in the alimentary tract or eases its passing

2. carminative, flatus-relieving

relieving gas in the alimentary tract (colic or flatulence or griping)

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Carminative

adjective

1.

able to relieve flatulence

noun

2.

a carminative drug

adjective

1.

causing gas to be expelled from the stomach and intestines

noun

2.

a carminative medicine

adj.

Inducing the expulsion of excess gas from the stomach and intestines.

n.

A carminative drug or agent.