LINIMENT


Meaning of LINIMENT in English

lin ‧ i ‧ ment /ˈlɪnəmənt, ˈlɪnɪmənt/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

[ Date: 1400-1500 ; Language: Late Latin ; Origin: linimentum , from Latin linere 'to spread over a surface' ]

a liquid containing oil that you rub on your skin when you feel sore or stiff

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