Synonyms & related words for lanolin

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of lanolin — including lotion, emollient, ointment, pomade, unguent, inunction. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to lanolin

Explore words related to lanolin — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include petrolatum, suint, glycerin, beeswax, calamine, moisturizer, jojoba, greaseless. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for lanolin

Common synonyms for lanolin include lotion, emollient, ointment, pomade, unguent, inunction, salve, pomatum — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does lanolin come from?

The word lanolin breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: lan-, from Latin lana (“wool”); and -ol, from Latin oleum (“oil”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.