unguent meaning

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unguent (noun): semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation.

Definition of unguent

  1. semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

    Synonyms: ointment, unction, balm, salve

    Type of: remedy

    Kinds: arnica, baby oil, balsam, carron oil, cerate, chrism, lip balm, mentholated salve, mercurial ointment, zinc ointment

Scrabble score: 8 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with UN · words ending in NT · 7-letter words

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