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lotion

lo·tion

UK/ˈləʊʃən/ US/ˈloʊʃən/ fairly common

noun

1.

any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin

2.

liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin

  • “a lotion for dry skin”
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Origin

From Middle English locion, borrowed from Latin lōtiō, lōtiōnem (“a washing”), from lavō (“to wash”); see lave. Doublet of lavation.

Phrases

  • body lotion
  • commotion lotion
  • hand lotion
  • love lotion
  • motion lotion
  • shaving lotion
  • suntan lotion

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