LANOLIN


Meaning of LANOLIN in English

lan ‧ o ‧ lin /ˈlæn ə l-ən, ˈlæn ə l-ɪn/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: lana 'wool' + oleum 'oil' ]

an oil that is obtained from sheep’s wool, and is used in skin creams

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