Lo"tion (?), n. [L. lotio, fr. lavare, lotum, to wash: cf. F. lotion. See Lave to wash.]

1.

A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of rendering it fair.

2.

A liquid preparation for bathing the skin, or an injured or diseased part, either for a medicinal purpose, or for improving its appearance.

 

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