Category:Calefacient

Cal`e*fa"cient, a. Etym: [L. calefaciens p. pr. of calefacere to make warm; calere to be warm + facere to make.]

Defn: Making warm; heating. [R.]

Calefacient Cal`e*fa"cient, n.

Defn: A substance that excites warmth in the parts to which it is applied, as mustard.