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unguent |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: unguent n : used for healing or soothing [syn: {ointment}, {balm}, {salve}]
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