First Known Use: 1626
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1emollient
adjective emol·lient \i-ˈmäl-yənt\
Definition of EMOLLIENT
1
: making soft or supple; also : soothing especially to the skin or mucous membrane <an emollient hand lotion>
2
: making less intense or harsh : mollifying <soothe us in our agonies with emollient words — H. L. Mencken>
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Origin of EMOLLIENT
Latin emollient-, emolliens, present participle of emollire to soften, from e- + mollis soft — more at mollify
2emollient
noun
Definition of EMOLLIENT
: something that softens or soothes
First Known Use of EMOLLIENT
1656
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