Panacea Definition & Meaning

panacea
noun
  1. (Greek mythology) the goddess of healing; daughter of Aesculapius and sister of Hygeia
  2. hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists

"Panacea" in song lyrics

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  • "panacea"
    Noah23 — Saw Palmetto
  • "theory z thinking an american panacea"
    AOL — AOL
  • "RUTH SUNDERLAND: Weak pound is poor medicine ... FTSE giants rail against 'strong' sterling but a devalued currency is no panacea"
    Daily Mail — Daily Mail

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