Liniment
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɪnəmənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Liniment is a noun meaning A topical medical preparation intended to be rubbed into the skin with friction, as for example to relieve symptoms of arthritis.
Meaning
A topical medical preparation intended to be rubbed into the skin with friction, as for example to relieve symptoms of arthritis.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To apply liniment to.
Example Sentences
He had a blanket across his withers and wore four bandages, the two front ones up over his knees. The odor of liniment was strong. The horse dragged his feet laboriously.
Denton (Dan Duryea): You're a peddler, aren't you? / Henry J. Fate (Malcolm Atterbury): Oh yes, dealer in everything. Utensils, herbs, medicine, liniments and tonics, farm implements, clothing, and potions.
Word Forms
- liniments
- linimenting
- linimented
Synonyms for liniment
Depending on context, synonyms include embrocation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include embrocation, calamine, camphor, turpentine, aconite, soother.
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