unguent

UK
/ˈʌŋɡwənt/
US
/ˈʌŋɡwənt/
unguentnoun
unguents
pl
UK
/ˈʌŋɡwənt/
US
/ˈʌŋɡwənt/
Translations
The doctor prescribed an unguent for the rash.
Врач прописал мазь от сыпи.
Additional translations
Definitions
A soft, greasy or viscous substance used as an ointment or for lubrication.
The herbalist prepared an unguent to soothe the patient's skin irritation.
Anything that soothes or relieves; a balm.
Kind words can be an unguent for wounded pride.
unguentverb
unguented
Past Simple
unguented
Past Participle
unguenting
Gerund
UK
/ˈʌŋɡwənt/
US
/ˈʌŋɡwənt/
Rare but attested transitive verb meaning ‘to apply an unguent to’.
Definitions
To apply an unguent to; to anoint or smear with ointment.
The healer unguented the soldier's burns.
unguentadjective
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., “unguent jar”); functions like an adjective.
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of an unguent; oily or greasy.
The mixture had an unguent consistency.