embrocation

noun

em·​bro·​ca·​tion ˌem-brə-ˈkā-shən 

: liniment

Word History

Etymology

Middle English embrocacioun, from Middle French embrocacion, from Medieval Latin embrocation-, embrocatio, from Late Latin embrocare to rub with lotion, from Greek embroche lotion, from en- + brechein to wet

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

embrocation

noun

em·​bro·​ca·​tion ˌem-brə-ˈkā-shən 

: liniment