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Penicillin Definition & Meaning

penicillin
noun
  1. any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases

"Penicillin" in song lyrics

See how penicillin is used in real songs:

  • "I popped the doctor, took his keys, and grabbed his penicillin"
    Dayton Family — Nutty Niggaz
  • "Woke him up with 21 shots of penicillin"
    Onyx f/ Method Man — Evil Streets (remix)
  • "Y'all trippin like mescalin and killin the feeling like penicillin"
    Reflection Eternal f/ Mos Def, Mr. Man — Fortified Live

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Frequently asked questions

What does penicillin mean?
any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases
What part of speech is penicillin?
Penicillin is a noun.

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