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Corroborant

Corroborant \Cor*rob"o*rant\ (k?r-r?b"?-rant), a. [L. corroborans, p. pr. See Corroborate.] Strengthening; supporting; corroborating.
--Bacon. -- n. Anything which gives strength or support; a tonic.

The brain, with its proper corroborants, especially with sweet odors and with music.
--Southey.

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corroborant

a. strengthening; supporting; corroborate n. Anything that gives strength or support; a tonic.

WordNet
corroborant

adj. used of a medicine that is strengthening

Usage examples of "corroborant".

He wished to make a telephone call to London and to enjoy at the same time the slightly corroborant effect of police station tea that he felt would be helpful during a conversation with the kind of man who gets appointed to the managing editorship of the Sunday Herald.