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Definition of lanolin

lanolin

/ˈlænəlɪn/
lan · o · lin
Plural:lanolins
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lanolin Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A fatty, waxy substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of wool-bearing animals, especially sheep, refined for use as a moisturizing base in ointments, skin creams, and cosmetics.

Example

"She applied a rich hand cream containing lanolin to soothe her dry, chapped skin during the winter."

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• Rhymes for lanolin

• Nearby Words

lankily
lankiness
lanky
lanolin
lansing
lantana
lantern

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Germany in 1885 as Lanolin from Latin lana ('wool') and oleum ('oil'), plus the chemical suffix -in.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lanolin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lanolin
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