| |
Definitions for: Unguent
[n] semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Webster (1913) Definition: 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.
Synonyms: balm, ointment, salve, unction
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
|
