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† saˈxifragous, a. Obs. rare. [f. L. saxifrag-us (f. saxum rock + frag-, frangĕre to break) + -ous.] That has the property of ‘breaking’ or dissolving the stone in the bladder. Also fig.
1646Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. ii. v. 84 Saxifragous herbes, and such as are conceived of power to breake the stone. 1677W. Hughes Man of Sin iii. iii. 98, I have six or seven Instances more,..which will make such a Saxifragous Dose, that no scruple can stand before it. |