electuary

noun

elec·​tu·​ary i-ˈlek-chə-ˌwer-ē 

-chü-ˌer-

plural electuaries

: confection sense 2b

Word History

Etymology

Middle English electuarie, from Anglo-French eletuarie, from Late Latin electuarium, probably from Greek ekleikton, from ekleichein to lick up, from ex- + leichein to lick — more at lick

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

electuary

noun

elec·​tu·​ary i-ˈlek-chə-ˌwer-ē 

plural electuaries

: confection

especially : a medicated paste prepared with a sweet (as honey), used in veterinary practice, and administered by smearing on the teeth, gums, or tongue