tincture

/ˈtɪŋk.tʃər/

Definitions

1. noun

A liquid extract of a plant or drug, typically used in medicine or for flavoring

“She applied a tincture of lavender oil to soothe her burns.”

2. verb

To flavor or preserve food with a tincture

“The chef tinctured the chicken with a mixture of herbs and spices.”

Synonyms

  • essence
  • extract