GRAPE-CURE
\ɡɹˈe͡ɪpkjˈʊ͡ə], \ɡɹˈeɪpkjˈʊə], \ɡ_ɹ_ˈeɪ_p_k_j_ˈʊə]\
Definitions of GRAPE-CURE
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A mode of medication in Germany, which consists in the use of the grape for both meat and drink; nothing more at the farthest being allowed than a piece of dry bread. This diet is continued for weeks. Its effects are altogether revellent, and resemble in many respects those of hydropathy.
By Robley Dunglison
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