ˈlan ə lə̇n noun
also lan·o·line “, - ə lˌēn
( -s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary lan- + -ol + -in, -ine; originally formed as German lanolin
: wool grease refined for use chiefly in ointments and cosmetics:
a. : a yellowish sticky unctuous mass absorbable by the skin and containing incorporated water — called also hydrous wool fat
b. : a similar brownish yellow anhydrous mass — called also anhydrous lanolin, refined wool fat