linctus

linctus noun plural -tuses

1. a syrupy medicinal formulation taken to relieve coughs and sore throats

Word Origin for linctus C17 (in the sense: medicine to be licked with the tongue): from Latin, past participle of lingere to lick Examples from the Web for linctus Historical Examples of linctus

Linctus syrupi papaveris albi; Lohoch syrupus papaveris albi.

Cooley’s Practical Receipts, Volume II

Arnold Cooley