Meaning of the word bezoar in English

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bezoar

US /ˈbiː.zɔːr/
UK /ˈbiː.zɔːr/

Noun

a mass of undigested material found in the stomach or intestines of an animal, especially a ruminant, formerly believed to be an antidote to poisons

Example:
The ancient texts mentioned the healing properties of a bezoar.
A hairball is a common type of bezoar found in cats.