Definition of DEMULCENT

demulcent

Plural: demulcents

Noun

  • a medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin
  • A soothing medication used to relieve pain in inflamed tissues.

Adjective Satellite

  • having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

Adj

  • Soothing or softening.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin dēmulcēns, present active participle of dēmulceō (“to stroke caressingly; to soften, soothe, allure”), from dē- (“from; of”) + mulceō (“to move or touch gently or lightly, to stroke; to make pleasant or sweet; to soften, soothe, alleviate, relieve”).

Scrabble Score: 14

demulcent is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
demulcent is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
demulcent is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

demulcent is a valid Words With Friends word