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Unguent

Unguent Meaning & Definition
Unguent Definition And Meaning

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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