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English noun: lanolin

1. lanolin (substance) a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics


Synonymswool fat, wool grease


Broader (hypernym)animal oil


Substance meronymbalm, ointment, salve, unction, unguent

2. lanolin (artifact) an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep)


Broader (hypernym)cream, emollient, ointment









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