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unguent

noun
un·​guent | \ ˈəŋ-gwÉ™nt How to pronounce unguent (audio) , ˈən-; ˈən-jÉ™nt How to pronounce unguent (audio) \

Definition of unguent

: a soothing or healing salve : ointment

Examples of unguent in a Sentence

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 It should be noted that this soothing unguent is under some fire. — Ross Kenneth Urken, Town & Country, "A Love Letter to Pinaud Clubman Talcum Powder," 26 Sep. 2017

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First Known Use of unguent

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for unguent

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

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unguent

noun
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English Language Learners Definition of unguent

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

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unguent

noun
un·​guent | \ ˈəŋ-gwÉ™nt also ˈən-jÉ™nt\

Medical Definition of unguent

: a soothing or healing salve : ointment

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