[f. Lister (see prec.) + -INE.] An antiseptic solution (see quot. 1889).
1889. Syd. Soc. Lex., Listerine, a solution containing the antiseptic constituents of thyme, eucalyptus, baptisea, gualtheria, and mentha arvensis, with two grains of benzo-boric acid in each drachm.
1897. N. Y. Voice, 3 June, 7/2. One who rinses her mouth with listerin once a day.
