Etymology

lotion

L1O1T1I1O1N1

Today it means: A low- to medium-viscosity topical preparation intended for application to unbroken skin. Full definition →

Middle English locion ← Latin lōtiōnem
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  1. Latinlōtiōnem
  2. Middle Englishlocion
  3. English todaylotion

Inherited from Middle English locion, borrowed from Latin lōtiōnem. See lave. Doublet of lavation.

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