monesia

[ muh-nee-zhuh ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a preparation extracted from the bark of a South American tree, Pradosia lactescens, and used chiefly as an astringent and as an expectorant.

Word History and Origins

Origin of monesia¹

First recorded in 1835–45; origin obscure

Example Sentences

“I mean, in 10th grade, doing college work?” said Monesia McKnight, 15, as she sat in an introduction to computer systems course taught by a college professor.

From New York Times

Mr. Crisafulli said he was contacted by the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, which was represented by Monesia T. Brown, a lawyer who had served as an aide to former Gov.

From New York Times