n. [ L. epithema, Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; to lay or put on: cf. F. épithème. See Epithet. ] (Med.) Any external topical application to the body, except ointments and plasters, as a poultice, lotion, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ NL., from Gr. 'epi` upon + &unr_; a case, box, fr. &unr_; to place. ] (Zoöl.) A horny excrescence upon the beak of birds. [ 1913 Webster ]