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LOTION
lotion
(noun) any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin
lotion, application
(noun) liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin; “a lotion for dry skin”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
lotion (usually uncountable, plural lotions)
A low- to medium-viscosity topical preparation intended for application to unbroken skin.
(archaic) A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of beautification.
Synonyms
• lavatory
Verb
lotion (third-person singular simple present lotions, present participle lotioning, simple past and past participle lotioned)
(transitive) To cover or treat with a lotion.
Anagrams
• lootin', otolin
Source: Wiktionary
Lo"tion, n. Etym: [L. lotio, fr. lavare, lotum, to wash: cf. F. lotion. See Lave to wash.]
1. A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of rendering it fair.
2. A liquid preparation for bathing the skin, or an injured or diseased part, either for a medicinal purpose, or for improving its appearance.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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