About The Word Unguent
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Unguent
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What's The Definition Of Unguent?
[n] semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Synonyms | Synonyms for Unguent: balm | ointment | salve | unction Related Terms | Find terms related to Unguent: See Also | arnica | baby oil | balsam | carron oil | cerate | chrism | chrisom | curative | cure | holy oil | lanolin | lip balm | mentholated salve | mercurial ointment | remedy | sacramental oil | wool fat | wool grease | zinc ointment Unguent In Webster's Dictionary \Un"guent\ (?; 277), n. [L. unguentum, from unguere,
ungere, to anoint: cf. F. onguent. See {Ointment}, and cf.
{Unction}, {Unctuous}.]
A lubricant or salve for sores, burns, or the like; an
ointment. --Cowper.
Note: An unguent is stiffer than a liniment, but softer than
a cerate.
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