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    embrocation
    /ˌɛmbrəˈkeɪʃn/

    noun

    • 1. a liquid for rubbing on the body to relieve pain from sprains and strains: "a bottle of embrocation"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › embrocationEmbrocation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    noun. em· bro· ca· tion ˌem-brə-ˈkā-shən. Synonyms of embrocation. : 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.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › embrocationEMBROCATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Embrocation definition: the act of embrocating a bruised or diseased part of the body.. See examples of EMBROCATION used in a sentence.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEMBROCATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    EMBROCATION definition: 1. a liquid that is rubbed onto the body to reduce pain or stiffness in muscles 2. a liquid that is…. Learn more.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › embrocationEmbrocation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    3 days ago · Definitions of embrocation. noun. a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain. synonyms: liniment. see more.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEMBROCATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    EMBROCATION meaning: 1. a liquid that is rubbed onto the body to reduce pain or stiffness in muscles 2. a liquid that is…. Learn more.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishembrocation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of embrocation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › embrocationEMBROCATION Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

    Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024 How to use embrocation in a sentence It is used chiefly in India mixed with oil as an embrocation for rheumatism; given internally it is regarded as an antisyphilitic.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › embrocationEmbrocation - definition of embrocation by The Free Dictionary

    1. embrocation - a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain. liniment. lotion, application - liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin; "a lotion for dry skin".

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEMBROCATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    noun. a drug or agent for rubbing into the skin; liniment. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word Frequency. embrocation in American English. (ˌɛmbroʊˈkeɪʃən ; ˌɛmbrəˈkeɪʃən ) noun. 1. the process of rubbing an oil, etc. on the body. 2. a liquid used in this way; liniment, etc.

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › embrocateEMBROCATE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Embrocate definition: to moisten and rub with a liniment or lotion.. See examples of EMBROCATE used in a sentence.