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Definition of Embrocations
1. embrocation [n] - See also: embrocation
Lexicographical Neighbors of Embrocations
Literary usage of Embrocations
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The London Medical and Physical Journal (1828)
"The back part of the neck was covered with blisters, while the front was rubbed
with ammoniacal embrocations. Internally, infusion of arnica, ..."
2. The druggist's general receipt book by Henry Beasley (1878)
"Mustard embrocations. 1. Mustard flour 4 oz., water of ammonia 1i oz., oil of
turpentine 1 ... embrocations for Poll Evil. Spirit of wine 4 pint, camphor 2. ..."
3. An Explanatory Commentary on Esther: With Four Appendices Consisting of the by Paulus Cassel (1888)
"... the embrocations, and of the use of rose-water and other fragrant essences,
ointments, and odorous combs, in connection with the course that people go ..."
4. Facts for Horse Owners: A Pictorial Encyclopedia of Practical Instruction by Dennis Magner (1902)
"embrocations Are external applications in a liquid form, that are rubbed on a
diseased ... embrocations of a more stimulating kind are sometimes employed in ..."
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