alkermes

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alkermes - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Alkermes \Al*ker"mes\, n. [Ar. al-qirmiz kermes. See Kermes.]
     (Old Pharmacy)
     A compound cordial, in the form of a confection, deriving its
     name from the kermes insect, its principal ingredient.
     [1913 Webster]