electuary
noun
elec·tu·ary i-ˈlek-chə-ˌwer-ē 
-chü-ˌer-
plural electuaries
: confection sense 2b
Word History
Etymology
Middle English electuarie, from Anglo-French eletuarie, from Late Latin electuarium, probably from Greek ekleikton, from ekleichein to lick up, from ex- + leichein to lick — more at lick
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
electuary
noun
elec·tu·ary i-ˈlek-chə-ˌwer-ē
plural electuaries
: confection
especially : a medicated paste prepared with a sweet (as honey), used in veterinary practice, and administered by smearing on the teeth, gums, or tongue