corn-killer

A pharmacist recommends a corn-killer to a customer with a foot corn.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A medicinal preparation for treating corns: "corn-killer" refers to a substance or remedy used to remove or heal corns on the feet or hands.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She applied a corn-killer to the hard skin on her toe. (A remedy used to treat corns.)
  • The pharmacist recommended a corn-killer for the painful calluses. (A medicinal product for corn removal.)

Advanced Usage

• "corn-killer" is often used interchangeably with "corn-plaster" in some contexts, though the latter specifically refers to an adhesive pad containing medication.
  • The corn-killer came in the form of a liquid that softened the corn. (A liquid remedy for corns.)

Variants and Related Words

• Corn-plaster (n): an adhesive patch containing a substance to treat corns.
  • He wore a corn-plaster on his foot for a week. (A medicated patch for corns.)

Synonyms

• Corn remedy: a treatment for corns.
• Corn medication: a medicinal product for corns.
• Callus remover: a broader term for treating hard skin.

Related Idioms

• "To have a corn on one's foot": to have a small, painful area of hardened skin.
  • She had a corn on her little toe and needed a corn-killer. (She had a painful corn.)