EMBROCATION


Meaning of EMBROCATION in English

[ ˌɛmbrə'keɪʃ(ə)n ]

■ noun a liquid medication rubbed on the body to relieve pain from sprains and strains.

Origin

ME: from med. L. embrocatio(n-) , from embrocare , based on Gk embrokhē 'lotion'.

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