carron oil

[ kar-uhn ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a liniment containing limewater and linseed oil, used in medicine chiefly for burns.

carron oil

/ ˈkærən /

noun

1. an ointment of limewater and linseed oil, formerly used to treat burns

Word History and Origins

Origin of carron oil¹

First recorded in 1880–85; named after Carron, Scotland, where it was used for treatment of ironworks laborers

Word History and Origins

Origin of carron oil¹

C19: named after Carron, Scotland, where it was used among the ironworkers

Example Sentences

Dan, do creep down to the surgery, and bring up the bottle of carron oil.

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