# silver bullet

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A bullet made of silver, usually with reference to the folkloric belief that such bullets are the only weapons which can kill a werewolf, vampire, or other monster.
2. Any straightforward solution perceived to have great effectiveness or bring miraculous results.
3. A classic dry martini cocktail.
4. A thermometer, especially one used for rectal temperature readings.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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