liniment

American  

[lin-uh-muhnt] / ˈlɪn ə mənt /

noun

1. a liquid or semiliquid preparation for rubbing on or applying to the skin, as for sprains or bruises, usually soothing or counterirritating.

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liniment British  

/ ˈlɪnɪmənt /

noun

1. a medicated liquid, usually containing alcohol, camphor, and an oil, applied to the skin to relieve pain, stiffness, etc

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Etymology

Origin of liniment

1375–1425; late Middle English < Late Latin linīmentum ointment, equivalent to linī ( re ) (for Latin linere to smear) + -mentum -ment