Tincture Definition

tincture
noun
  1. a substances that colors metals
  2. an indication that something has been present; "there wasn't a trace of evidence for the claim"; "a tincture of condescension"
  3. a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color; "after several trials he mixed the shade of pink that she wanted"
  4. (pharmacology) a medicine consisting of an extract in an alcohol solution
verb
  1. fill, as with a certain quality; "The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide"
  2. stain or tint with a color; "The leaves were tinctured with a bright red"

"Tincture" in song lyrics

See how tincture is used in real songs:

  • "acetous tincture"
    AOL — AOL
  • "false unicorn root tincture"
    AOL — AOL
  • "chasteberry tincture"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "tincture"

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