English Dictionary
Definition of “tincture”
tincture (ˈtɪŋktʃə
)
Definitions
noun
- pharmacology a medicinal extract in a solution of alcohol
- a tint, colour, or tinge
- a slight flavour, aroma, or trace
- any one of the colours or either of the metals used on heraldic arms
- obsolete a dye or pigment
verb
- (tr) to give a tint or colour to
Word Origin
C14: from Latin tinctūra a dyeing, from tingere to dye
Synonyms
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tinge,
trace,
hint,
colour,
touch,
suggestion,
shade,
flavour,
dash,
stain,
smack,
aroma,
tint,
hue,
soupçon,
Usage examples
`Leave the jar for about a month, by which time the tincture is ready for use.
New Scientist (1999)Never use small ice in a punch - it melts quickly and dilutes your tincture.
The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)A) Fill an egg cup with really hot water, add a few drops of tincture of marigold and soak the finger for a few minutes.
Sun, News of the World (1999)Dosage: 0.5-2 grams dried wood equivalent (best extracted in strong alcoholic tincture ) three times per day.
Mills, Simon, The Dictionary of Modern Herbalism (1985)
