bezoar: Meaning and Definition of

be•zoar

Pronunciation: (bē'zôr, -zōr), [key]
— n.
  1. a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
  2. a counterpoison or antidote.
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