FOMENT - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
bathe with warm water or medicated lotions
Example: His legs should be fomented
Categories: Bathe, Bath
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "foment" comes from Latin fōmentum. It started in Late Latin fomentare. Then it appeared in Old French fomenter. Later, people used it in Middle English fomenten.
🧩 Fun Fact
This word traveled through multiple civilizations—each culture shaped its meaning slightly!