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Definition of liniment

liniment

/ˈlɪn.ɪ.mənt/
lin · i · ment
Plural:liniments
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• noun

1

A liquid or semi-liquid medicinal preparation formulated with oil, alcohol, or camphor, rubbed onto the skin to relieve muscle pain and stiffness.

Example

"The physical therapist rubbed a warming liniment onto the sprinter's sore calf muscles after the race."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Late Latin 'linimentum', derived from the Latin verb 'linire' (to smear or anoint), which is also the root of 'ointment'.

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