liniment

Meaning

Noun

A topical medical preparation intended to be rubbed into the skin with friction, as for example to relieve symptoms of arthritis.

Verb

To apply liniment to.

Synonyms

ointment

embrocation

salve

unguent

linimentum

linimentum intertrigo

rub

unction

lip salve

Translations

linimento

liniment

αχρωματίνη

λινίνη

linimento

Liniment

Einreibemittel

embrocation

αλοιφή δι’ εντριβήν

υγρό δι’ εντριβή

υγρό εντριβής

onguent

unguento

embrocazione

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈlɪnəmənt/

Etymology

From Late Latin linimentum.