n. (Med.) An external something or soothing application to allay irritation, soreness, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. emolliens, -entis, p. pr. of emollire to soften; e out + mollire to soften, mollis soft: cf. F. émollient. See Mollify. ] Softening; making supple; acting as an emollient. “Emollient applications.” Arbuthnot. [ 1913 Webster ]