embrocationnoun [ C ]
uk/ˌem.brəˈkeɪ.ʃən/us/ˌem.broʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/mainly UK formala liquid that is rubbed onto the body to reduce pain or stiffness in muscles
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Examples from literature
- Again apply the embrocation.
- Give the castor-oil mixture and use the embrocation.
- It is used as an embrocation for rheumatism and for neck galls of cattle.
- Leeches and embrocations are all I have for it.
- Meanwhile I am applying embrocation to my sore sides.