Associations to the word «Unguent»

Wiktionary

UNGUENT, noun. Any cream containing medicinal ingredients applied to the skin for therapeutic purposes.

Dictionary definition

UNGUENT, noun. Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation.

Wise words

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