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panacée — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • panacea noun A single remedy or solution supposed to fix every problem — usually said sceptically, of something that cannot really do so.

Senses

panacée is used for these senses in English:

  • magic bullet (idiomatic) A simple remedy for a difficult or complex problem, especially a cure for a disease.
  • silver bullet (figurative) Any straightforward solution perceived to have great effectiveness or bring miraculous results.

Related French words