Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Emollient \E*mol"lient\ (?; 106), a. [L. emolliens, -entis, p.
   pr. of emollire to soften; e out + mollire to soften, mollis
   soft: cf. F. ['e]mollient. See {Mollify}.]
   Softening; making supple; acting as an emollient. ``Emollient
   applications.'' --Arbuthnot.

Emollient \E*mol"lient\ (?; 105), n. (Med.)
   An external something or soothing application to allay
   irritation, soreness, etc.

Source : WordNet®

emollient
     adj : having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
           [syn: {demulcent}, {salving}, {softening}]
     n : toiletry consisting of any of various substances resembling
         cream that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when
         applied to the skin [syn: {cream}, {ointment}]