linctus (plural linctuses)
(medicine) Any syrupy medication; especially a remedy for coughs.
Synonyms: lambative, lohoch
Source: Wiktionary
Linc"ture, Linc"tus, n. Etym: [L. lingere, linctum, to lick.]
Definition: Medicine taken by licking with the tongue.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 February 2025
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