embrocation

noun

em·​bro·​ca·​tion ˌem-brə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce embrocation (audio)

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of embrocation was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Embrocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embrocation. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

embrocation

noun
em·​bro·​ca·​tion ˌem-brə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce embrocation (audio)

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