Re-stōr'a-tīve1, a.
a. [Fr. restauratif, Pr. restauratiu, Sp. & Pg. restaurativo, It. ristorativo.] Having power to renew strength, vigor, and the like. Destroys life's enemy. Hunger, with sweet restorative delight. Milton.
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a. [Fr. restauratif, Pr. restauratiu, Sp. & Pg. restaurativo, It. ristorativo.] Having power to renew strength, vigor, and the like. Destroys life's enemy. Hunger, with sweet restorative delight. Milton.
n. A medicine efficacious in restoring strength and vigor, or in recruiting the vital powers. Arbuthnot.