| linden | <botany> A handsome tree (Tilia Europaea), having cymes of light yellow flowers, and large cordate leaves. The tree is common in Europe. In America, the basswood, or Tilia Americana. Origin: Orig. An adj. From lind linden tree, AS. Lind; akin to D. & G. Linde, OHG. Linta, Icel, Sw, & Dan. Lind. Cf. Lime linden. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| lotion | 1. A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of rendering it fair. 2. A liquid preparation for bathing the skin, or an injured or diseased part, either for a medicinal purpose, or for improving its appearance. Origin: L. Lotio, fr. Lavare, lotum, to wash: cf. F. Lotion. See Lave to wash. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |