Category:Emollient

E*mol"lient, a. Etym: [L. emolliens, -entis, p. pr. of emollire to soften; e out + mollire to soften, mollis soft: cf. F. émollient. See Mollify.]

Defn: Softening; making supple; acting as an emollient. "Emollient applications." Arbuthnot.

emollient E*mol"lient (105), n. (Med.)

Defn: An external something or soothing application to allay irritation, soreness, etc.