electuary
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.elec·tu·ary
noun \i-ˈlek-chə-ˌwer-ē, -chü-ˌer-\ plural elec·tu·ar·ies
Definition of ELECTUARY
: confection 2b
Origin of ELECTUARY
Middle English electuarie, from Anglo-French eletuarie, from Late Latin electuarium, probably from Greek ekleikton, from ekleichein to lick up, from ex- + leichein to lick — more at lick
First Known Use: 14th century
elec·tu·ary
noun \i-ˈlek-chə-ˌwer-ē\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; elec·tu·ar·ies
Medical Definition of ELECTUARY
: confection; especially : a medicated paste prepared with a sweet (as honey), used in veterinary practice, and administered by smearing on the teeth, gums, or tongue
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