ə̇ˈlekchəˌwerē, ēˈ-, -ri noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English electuarie, from Latin electuarium, electarium, probably by folk etymology (influence of electus, past participle of eligere to elect and -arium -ary) from Greek ekleikton, from ekleichein to lick up, from ek, ex out + leichein to lick — more at elect , ex- , lick
: confection 1b ; especially : a medicated paste prepared with honey or other sweet, used in veterinary practice, and administered by smearing on the teeth, gums, or tongue