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cade

cade

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A dark oily substance from the wood of the juniper tree used in medicine and as a preservative
  • noun
  • /keɪd/
  • Archaic
: cade
  • The herbalist recommended using cade to treat certain skin conditions due to its preservative properties.

Examples

  • In traditional medicine, cade oils are extracted from juniper wood and are known for their beneficial effects.

  • Cade is often used to describe a cade dark liquid derived from the wood of the juniper tree, which is employed in various medicinal applications.

  • The herbalist recommended a salve containing cade for treating certain skin conditions.

  • Traditional remedies sometimes use cade oil as a natural preservative.

  • She noticed the strong, smoky scent of cade in the ointment.

  • The doctor recommended using cade oil for its healing properties.

  • Many herbalists believe that cade can help with skin conditions.

Surface Forms

cade singular
cades plural

Etymology

Cade comes from an old name for the juniper tree and the dark, smoky oil made from its wood, so a helpful way to remember it is as 'juniper tar' used in medicine and to preserve things.