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SNAKE OIL

\snˈe͡ɪk ˈɔ͡ɪl], \snˈe‍ɪk ˈɔ‍ɪl], \s_n_ˈeɪ_k ˈɔɪ_l]\

Definitions of SNAKE OIL

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any of various liquids sold as medicine (as by a travelling medicine show) but medically worthless

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

communication (writen or spoken) intended to deceive
(medicine) any of various liquids sold as medicine (as by a travelling medicine show) but medically worthless

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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