2 entries under this word

Lambative

Lām'ba-tīve, a.

adjective

a. [Lat. lambere, to lick. See infra.] Taken by licking. “Sirups and lambative medicines.” Browne.

Lăm'ba-tīve, n.

noun

n. [Fr. lambitif, It. lambitivo. See supra.] A medicine taken by licking with the tongue.