n. The act of moistening and rubbing a diseased part with spirit, oil, etc.
n. The liquid or lotion with which an affected part is rubbed.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The act of moistening and rubbing a diseased part with spirit, oil, etc.
n. The liquid or lotion with which an affected part is rubbed.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The act of moistening and rubbing a bruised or injured part with some liquid substance.
n. The liquid with which an affected part is rubbed; a fomentation; liniment.
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n. a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
Word Usage
"First of all, the Tour of Flanders will take place, which means that the types of people who are really into romantic images of suffering and "embrocation" will hold Belgian-themed viewing parties."