unguent

noun un·guent \ˈəŋ-gwənt, ˈən-; ˈən-jənt\

: an oily substance that is put on the skin or a wound

Full Definition of UNGUENT

: a soothing or healing salve : ointment

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Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin unguentum — more at ointment

First Known Use: 15th century

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noun un·guent \ˈəŋ-gwənt also ˈən-jənt\

: a soothing or healing salve : ointment

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