lanolin

/ˈlænlən/

Definitions of lanolin

1. noun

   a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics
   synonyms: wool fat, wool grease

   type of:

   animal oil

   any oil obtained from animal substances
2. noun

   an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep)
   type of:

   cream, emollient, ointment

   toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin