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elec·tu·ary \ə̇ˈlekchəˌwerē, ēˈ-, -ri\ noun (-es) Etymology: Middle English electuarie, from Latin electuarium, electarium, probably by folk etymology (influence of electus, past participle of eligere to elect and -arium -ary) from Greek ekleikton, from ekleichein to lick up, from ek, ex out + leichein to lick — more at elect, ex-, lick : confection 1b; especially : a medicated paste prepared with honey or other sweet, used in veterinary practice, and administered by smearing on the teeth, gums, or tongue |