vellicate

Meanings

• Verb

  To treat or rub gently with a soft substance or the hands.

• Verb

  To soothe or calm by gentle touch or rubbing.

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Variants

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'vellicare' which means 'to soothe' or 'to massage'.

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Trivia

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1. Vellicate is sometimes used in the perfume industry to describe the process of gently rubbing a perfume sample onto the skin to release its scent.

2. The term 'vellicate' is also used in the field of dermatology to describe the process of gently rubbing a cream or ointment onto the skin to help it absorb more effectively.

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Related Concepts

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1. Massage: A form of manual therapy that involves manipulating muscles and soft tissues to improve health and well-being.

2. Soothing: The act of providing comfort and relief, especially to someone who is distressed or in pain.

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Culture

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Vellicate is often used in the context of medical treatments, such as massaging a painful area to relieve tension or discomfort. It can also be used metaphorically to describe soothing or calming someone emotionally.

How to Memorize "vellicate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone gently massaging a sore muscle, using soft, circular motions to relieve the pain.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vellicate' with the sensation of a soft, calming touch.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'vellicate' comes from the Latin word for 'to soothe'.

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