monesia
/mə(ʊ)ˈniːzɪə/ /mə(ʊ)ˈniːʒə/Pharmacology
noun
A vegetable extract obtained from the bark of the Brazilian tree Chrysophyllum glyciphloeum (family Sapotaceae), formerly used to treat diarrhoea, dyspepsia, catarrhal conditions, and ulcers.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Lancet. From French monésia, probably fromBrazilian Portuguese monésia, further etymology unknown.