Synonyms for embrocate


Grammar : Verb
Spell : em-broh-keyt, -bruh-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛm broʊˌkeɪt, -brə-


Définition of embrocate

Origin :
  • 1610s, from Medieval Latin embrocatus, past participle of embrocare, from Greek embrokhe "lotion, fomentation," from embrekhein, from en (see en- (2)) + brekhein "to water, wet," related to brokhe. Related: Embrocated; embrocating.
  • As in anoint : verb bless, usually with oil or water

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