demulcent 
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demulcent definition
de·mul·cent (dē mul′sənt, di-)
adjective
soothing
Etymology: L demulcens, prp. of demulcere, to stroke down, soften < de-, down + mulcere, to stroke < IE *melk-, var. of base *melg- to stroke > milk
noun
a medicine or ointment that soothes irritated mucous membrane
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demulcent Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- herb: Examples of demulcent herbs include ginger, licorice, and slippery elm.
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