Definition of Embrocate

1. Verb. Administer an oil or ointment to ; often in a religious ceremony of blessing.

Exact synonyms: Anele, Anoint, Inunct, Oil
Generic synonyms: Bless
Derivative terms: Anointer, Anointment, Embrocation, Inunction, Oil

Definition of Embrocate

1. v. t. To moisten and rub (a diseased part) with a liquid substance, as with spirit, oil, etc., by means of a cloth or sponge.

Definition of Embrocate

1. [v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES]

Medical Definition of Embrocate

1. To moisten and rub (a diseased part) with a liquid substance, as with spirit, oil, etc, by means of a cloth or sponge. Origin: NL. Embrocatus, p. P. Of embrocare; cf. Gr. Lotion, fomentation, fr. To foment; in + to wet. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Embrocate

embraved
embraves
embraving
embread
embreaded
embreads
embreathement
embrew
embrittle
embrittled
embrittlement
embrittlements
embrittles
embrittling
embrocate (current term)
embrocate (current term)
embrocated
embrocates
embrocating
embrocation
embrocation
embrocations
embroglio
embroglios
embroider
embroidered
embroiderer
embroiderers
embroideress
embroideries

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