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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

UN'GUENT, n. [L. unguentum, from ungo, to anoint.]
Ointment; a soft composition used as a topical remedy, as for sores, burns and the like. An unguent is stiffer than a liniment, but softer than a cerate.

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

n
1: semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation [syn: ointment, unction, unguent, balm, salve]

Merriam Webster's

noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin unguentum — more at ointment Date: 15th century a soothing or healing salve ; ointment

Oxford Reference Dictionary

n. a soft substance used as ointment or for lubrication. Etymology: L unguentum f. unguere anoint

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Unguent 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.

Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms

n. Ointment, unction, unguentum.

Moby Thesaurus

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