lather

¹lath·er

noun \ˈla-thər\

Definition of LATHER

1

a : a foam or froth formed when a detergent (as soap) is agitated in water b : foam or froth from profuse sweating (as on a horse)

2

: an agitated or overwrought state : dither <worked himself into a lather>

— lath·ery \-th(ə-)rē\ adjective

Examples of LATHER

1. The soap and water formed a lot of lather.
2. The soap and water formed a lather.

Origin of LATHER

Middle English *lather, from Old English lēathor; akin to Latin lavere to wash — more at lye

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to LATHER

Synonyms: froth, head, foam, spume, suds, surf

Related Words: mousse; mist, spindrift, spray; scum

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Other Animal Husbandry Terms

apiary, bantam, calico, girth, hogwash, mast, rut

Rhymes with LATHER

blather, Cather, gather, rather, slather