n 1  :  an individual's true inner self that in the analytic psychology of C. G. Jung reflects archetypal ideals of conduct : also  :  an inner feminine part of the male personality - compare ANIMUS PERSONA   2  in old pharmacy  a  :  the active ingredient of an animal or vegetable drug  b  :  a dried plant juice or an aqueous extract .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  anaemia  ane·mia  ano·mia  an·o·mie 
 
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