UNGUENT

unguent. Unguent, n. an ointment, liquid salve, perfume

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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. ☞ An unguent is stiffer than a liniment, but softer than a cerate.