Definitions for ptisans

ptisans ptis·an

Spelling: [tiz-uh n, ti-zan]
IPA: /ˈtɪz ən, tɪˈzæn/

Ptisans is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 208 anagrams from letters in ptisans (ainpsst).

Definitions for ptisans

noun

  1. a nourishing decoction, originally one made from barley, purported to have medicinal quality.

Origin of ptisans

1350-1400; Latin ptisana Greek ptisánē peeled barley, barley water; replacing Middle English tisane French Latin, as above

Examples for ptisans

ptisan, tiz′an, n. a medicinal drink made from barley with other ingredients.

On his next visit the doctor asked, "What effect has the ptisan produced?"

When the diminutive Abb de Voisenon was ordered by his physician to drink a quart of ptisan per hour, he was horrified.

A large cup of ptisan was presented by the page, which the sick man swallowed with eager and trembling haste.

When the little Abb de Voisenon was ordered by his physician to drink a quart of ptisan per hour he was horrified.

Word Value for ptisans
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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