Main Entry:

¹tinc·ture

Pronunciation:

\ˈtiŋ(k)-chər\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, from Latin tinctura act of dyeing, from tinctus, past participle of tingere to tinge

Date:

14th century

1 aarchaic : a substance that colors, dyes, or stains b: color, tint2 a: a characteristic quality : cast b: a slight admixture : trace <a tincture of doubt>3obsolete : an active principle or extract4: a heraldic metal, color, or fur5: a solution of a medicinal substance in an alcoholic solvent