Tincture
/ˈtɪŋk.tʃər/noun
A solution of a medicinal substance in alcohol.
Did you know?In medieval alchemy, tinctures were believed to be essential for turning base metals into gold, symbolizing spiritual transformation.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
tinctura
“a dye or coloring”
Middle English
Middle English
tinctur
“a dye, a coloring substance”
Old French
Old French
tincture
“the act of dyeing or coloring”
14th Century
Middle English
tincture
“a coloring or dye used in medicine”
Modern English
English
tincture
“a solution or extract used in herbal medicine”