Associations to the word «Embrocation»

Adjective

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Wiktionary

EMBROCATION, noun. The act of moistening and rubbing a diseased part with spirit, oil, etc.
EMBROCATION, noun. The liquid or lotion with which an affected part is rubbed.

Dictionary definition

EMBROCATION, noun. A medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke