embrocation

[ em-broh-key-shuhn, -bruh- ]

noun

1. the act of embrocating a bruised or diseased part of the body.
2. the liquid used for this; a liniment or lotion.

embrocation

/ ˌɛmbrəʊˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. a drug or agent for rubbing into the skin; liniment

Word History and Origins

Origin of embrocation¹

1400–50; late Middle English. See embrocate, -ion

Example Sentences

The last sentence, applying a little irony to herself as if it were an embrocation, is what we should value most.

From The New Yorker

One amusing account of whisky’s origin holds that it was invented by the Irish as an embrocation for sick mules.

From New York Times

An Embrocation.—An embrocation is made after this manner:—Px.

From Project Gutenberg

They're much as usual, except that I had to pay two bob on Wednesday for a bottle of embrocation for Ally.

From Project Gutenberg

It is usually sufficient to employ embrocations or stupes of equal parts of sweet oil and oil of turpentine, or of camphor liniment.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• balm
• cosmetic
• cream
• ointment
• salve

Quiz

Q: Fill in the blank: "Salchipapas" is a portmanteau of the Spanish words for ______ and ______.

• salt and potatoes
• sausage and French fries
• sardines and French fries

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