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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