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lotion

Syllabification: (lo·tion)
Pronunciation: /ˈlōSHən/

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Definition of lotion

noun

  • a thick, smooth liquid preparation designed to be applied to the skin for medicinal or cosmetic purposes.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin lotio(n-), from lot- 'washed', from the verb lavare

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