vesicatory

American  

[ves-i-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, vuh-sik-uh-] / ˈvɛs ɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, vəˈsɪk ə- /

adjective

plural

vesicatories

1. vesicant.

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Etymology

Origin of vesicatory

From the New Latin word vēsīcātōrius, dating back to 1595–1605. See vesicate, -tory ¹

Example Sentences

But, alas! like that of many queens, the felicity did not last long; before morning, I heard her saying to her sister, in a doleful tone, 'Soffy, will you have my vesicatory?'

From Willis the Pilot by Adrien, Paul

A vesicle of the skin, containing watery matter or serum, whether occasioned by a burn or other injury, or by a vesicatory; a collection of serous fluid causing a bladderlike elevation of the cuticle.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

I felt like one resuscitated from drowning; my entire body burned as if I were covered from crown to sole with a vesicatory.

From Told by the Death's Head A Romantic Tale by J?kai, M?r

Our scientists had created in the laboratories a type of formic acid somewhat similar to the vesicatory secretion occurring within our own bodies—but infinitely more deadly!

From Walls of Acid by Hasse, Henry

A vesicatory; a plaster of Spanish flies, or other matter, applied to raise a blister.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah