unguent

unguent Definition

un·guent (uŋ′gwənt)

noun

a salve or ointment

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

unguent Related Forms

un′·guen·tar′y (-gwən ter′ē) adjective

unguent Synonyms

unguent Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

bottle: To the south of, and between the two ceramic vessels, was a complete glass unguent bottle.
jar: They are dressed in their finest for the next life and also have two tall and sealed unguent jars in front of them.

Noun used with modifier

glass: To the south of, and between the two ceramic vessels, was a complete glass unguent bottle.

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