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“embrocate”
embrocate (EM bruh kayt") (verb), embrocates; embrocated; embrocating
1. To rub lotion or liniment on part of the body: Charles went to a physical therapist to ease the itching of his skin by getting it embrocated with a special solution.
2. Etymology: from Latin embrocare, "to treat with healing liquid"; from Greek embrokhe, "lotion".
2. Etymology: from Latin embrocare, "to treat with healing liquid"; from Greek embrokhe, "lotion".
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“embrocate”
embrocate (EM bruh kayt")
Rubbing lotion to make someone more comfortable is explained by this cate.
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cate family of verbs
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