Cough-syrup
noun
1.
a medicated, syruplike fluid, usually flavored and nonnarcotic or mildly narcotic, for relieving coughs or soothing irritated throats.
cough syrup n.
A sweetened medicated liquid taken orally to ease coughing.
noun phrase
Bribe or blackmail money paid to silence someone (1925+ Underworld)
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