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Added 9 October 2026

foment

/fəʊˈmɛnt/ verb

In Latin: fōmentō Wiktionary

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about foment at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Try to stir up public opinion.
Bathe with warm water or medicated lotions.
His legs should be fomented

Origin

From Middle English fomenten, a borrowing from Old French fomenter, from Late Latin fōmentāre, from Latin fōmentum (“lotion”), from fovēre (“heat, cherish”).

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