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galactagogue.

A substance that induces lactation.

12 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɡəˈlæk.tə.ɡɑɡ/General-American/ɡəˈlæk.tə.ɡɒɡ/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A substance that induces lactation.

Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek γάλακτος (gálaktos) (genitive of γάλα (gála, “milk”)) + ἀγωγός (agōgós, “guide”).

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