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liniment

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lin·i·ment  (ln-mnt)
n.
A medicinal fluid rubbed into the skin to soothe pain or relieve stiffness.
[Middle English, from Late Latin linmentum, from Latin linere, linre, to rub over, anoint; see lei- in Indo-European roots.]
liniment
Noun
a medicated oily liquid applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness [Latin linere to smear]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.liniment - a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
embrocation
lotion, application - liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin; "a lotion for dry skin"
Translations
liniment [ˈlɪnɪmənt] n → linimento
liniment [ˈlɪnɪmənt] n → Einreibemittel nt


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