2 definitions found From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: liniment noun: a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain [syn: {embrocation}] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]: Liniment \Lin"i*ment\ (l[i^]n"[i^]*ment), noun [L. linimentum, fr. linire, linere, to besmear, anoint : cf. F. liniment. Cf. {Letter}, {Lime} a viscous substance.] A liquid or semiliquid preparation of a consistence thinner than an ointment, applied to the skin by friction, esp. one used as a sedative or a stimulant.

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