plague water

historical uncountable

(historical) A drink made with various herbs, supposed to ward off the plague.

Japanese Meaning

（歴史的）ペスト予防のため、さまざまな薬草を混ぜて作られた飲み物

The apothecary handed me a vial of plague water, claiming it would keep the disease at bay.

薬剤師は私に、疫病を防ぐと信じられていた薬草の飲み物を小瓶に入れて渡し、それが病気を遠ざけると主張した。

Sense（1）

(historical) A drink made with various herbs, supposed to ward off the plague.