diachylon

American  

[dahy-ak-uh-lon] / daɪˈæk əˌlɒn /

Also diachylum

noun

Medicine/Medical.

1. an adhesive plaster consisting chiefly of litharge and oil, used in the treatment of wounds and excoriations.

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Etymology

Origin of diachylon

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English diaquilon, from Old French diaculon, diaquilon, from Medieval Latin diachylum, diaculum, from Late Latin diachȳlōn, noun formed from Greek prepositional phrase dià chylôn “(medication) made of juices,” equivalent to dia- + chylós; see origin at dia-, chyle ( def. )

Example Sentences

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diachylon

"Olives are evidently no use as a support in a case like yours, and diachylon would be more use to you now than soft mallows."

From Faces and Places by Lucy, Henry W. (Henry William), Sir

If this do not answer the purpose, take four ounces of diachylon, two ounces of olive oil, and one ounce of vinegar.

From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Eaton, Mary, fl. 1823-1849

Mrs. Amory had in the meantime hastened home and returned with a roll of diachylon plaster and a pair of small scissors.

From A Book of Ghosts by Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine)

It did not occur to him that these strips of black diachylon placed obliquely across his nose did not improve his appearance.

From Black Diamonds by Jókai, Mór

"I'm afraid that your Grace has hurt your hand," said the Senator's wife, pointing to a broad strip of diachylon plaster that ran from the Duke's wrist to the ball of his thumb.

From The Duke Decides by Hill, Headon