Etymology

linctus

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Today it means: Any syrupy medication; especially a remedy for coughs. Full definition →

Latin linctus
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  1. Latin · derived fromlinctus
  2. English todaylinctus

From Latin linctus, from lingō (“to lick (up)”).

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