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词汇 blue pill
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Definition of blue pill in English:

blue pill

noun ˌbluː ˈpɪl
historical
  • 1Pharmacology. Any of various medicinal preparations containing metallic mercury or a compound of mercury, used especially in the treatment of syphilis and disorders of the liver, and as a purgative; (as a count noun) a tablet of such a preparation.

  • 2US slang. A bullet. Now historical.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Gideon Harvey (c1636–?1702), physician. From blue + pill.

Definition of blue pill in US English:

blue pill

nounˌbluː ˈpɪl
historical
  • 1Pharmacology. Any of various medicinal preparations containing metallic mercury or a compound of mercury, used especially in the treatment of syphilis and disorders of the liver, and as a purgative; (as a count noun) a tablet of such a preparation.

  • 2US slang. A bullet. Now historical.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Gideon Harvey (c1636–?1702), physician. From blue + pill.

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