unguent

(uŋ′gwənt)

noun

a salve or ointment

Origin: L unguentum < unguere, to anoint < IE base *ongw- > Sans anákti, (he) anoints, MHG anke, butter

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noun

A salve for soothing or healing; an ointment.

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Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Latin unguentum

Origin: , from unguere, to anoint

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