n. [ L. lotio, fr. lavare, lotum, to wash: cf. F. lotion. See Lave to wash. ] 1. A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of rendering it fair. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A liquid preparation for bathing the skin, or an injured or diseased part, either for a medicinal purpose, or for improving its appearance. [ 1913 Webster ]
[きょうのみず, kyounomizu](n) (1) (arch) water from the capital (Kyoto), rumored to have a whitening effect; (2) (arch) (See 化粧水) type of washing lotion from the end of the Edo period[Add to Longdo]