caccagogue

caccagogue Med.

(ˈkækəgɒg)

[mod. f. Gr. κάκκη excrement + -αγωγος leading, leading away, f. ἄγ-ειν to lead, drive. Chambers Cycl. Supp. 1753 has mod.L. cacagoga.]

An ointment made of alum and honey, and used to promote stool.