Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun lanolin
2 senses of lanolin
Sense 1
lanolin, wool fat, wool grease -- (a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics)
=> animal oil -- (any oil obtained from animal substances)
Sense 2
lanolin -- (an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep))
=> cream, ointment, emollient -- (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)