单词 | tincture |
释义 | tincture n. & v. --n (often foll. by of)   1. a slight flavour or trace.   2. a tinge (of a colour).   3. a medicinal solution (of a drug) in alcohol (tincture of quinine).   4. Heraldry an inclusive term for the metals, colours, and furs used in coats of arms.   5. colloq. an alcoholic drink. --vtr.   1. colour slightly; tinge, flavour.   2. (often foll. by with) affect slightly (with a quality). Etymology: ME f. L tinctura dyeing (as TINGE) |
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