linctus

/ (ˈlɪŋktəs) /


nounplural -tuses
  1. a syrupy medicinal formulation taken to relieve coughs and sore throats

Origin of linctus

1
C17 (in the sense: medicine to be licked with the tongue): from Latin, past participle of lingere to lick

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