embrocation
noun
em·bro·ca·tion ˌem-brə-ˈkā-shən 
: liniment
Word History
Etymology
Middle English embrocacioun, from Middle French embrocacion, from Medieval Latin embrocation-, embrocatio, from Late Latin embrocare to rub with lotion, from Greek embroche lotion, from en- + brechein to wet
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
embrocation
noun
em·bro·ca·tion ˌem-brə-ˈkā-shən
: liniment
embrocation
noun
as in liniment
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- liniment
- lotion
- cream
- salve
- balm
- ointment
- unguent
- plaster
- poultice
- cataplasm
- dressing
- feather dance
- feather duster
- feather fern
- feather geranium
- feather germ
- feather grass
- feather joint
- feather key
- feather merchant
- feather mite
- feather mosaic
- feather moss
- feather one's nest
- feather ore
- feather out
- feather palm
- feather picking
- feather poke
- feather rot
- feather shot
- feather star
- feather tip
- feather tract
- feather tree
- feather tye