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Lotions

Lotion

1. A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of rendering it fair.

2. A liquid preparation for bathing the skin, or an injured or diseased part, either for a medicinal purpose, or for improving its appearance.

Origin: L. Lotio, fr. Lavare, lotum, to wash: cf. F. Lotion. See Lave to wash.


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