embrocation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
    liniment.

WordNet

Em`bro*ca"tion noun
Etymology
NL. embrocatio: cf. F. embrocation.
Definitions
  1. (Med.) (a) The act of moistening and rubbing a diseased part with spirit, oil, etc. (b) The liquid or lotion with which an affected part is rubbed.

Webster 1913