Unguent — 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. [1913 Webster] Note: An unguent is… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
unguent — ointment, mid 15c., from L. unguentem ointment, from stem of unguere to anoint or smear with ointment, from PIE root *ongw to salve, anoint (Cf. Skt. anakti anoints, smears, Armenian aucanem I anoint, O.Pruss. anctan butter, O.H.G. ancho, Ger … Etymology dictionary
unguent — Unguent, cerchez Oindre … Thresor de la langue françoyse
unguent — ► NOUN ▪ a soft greasy or viscous substance used as ointment or for lubrication. ORIGIN Latin unguentum, from unguere anoint … English terms dictionary
unguent — [uŋ′gwənt] n. [L unguentum < unguere, to anoint < IE base * ongw > Sans anákti, (he) anoints, MHG anke, butter] a salve or ointment unguentary [uŋ′gwən ter΄ē] adj … English World dictionary
Unguent — An unguent is a soothing topical preparation spread on wounds, burns, rashes, abrasions or other topical injuries. It is similar to an ointment, though typically an unguent is less viscous and more oily. It is usually delivered as a semi solid… … Wikipedia
unguent — UK [ˈʌŋɡwənt] / US noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms unguent : singular unguent plural unguents literary a thick soft substance used on your skin … English dictionary
unguent — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin unguentum more at ointment Date: 15th century a soothing or healing salve ; ointment … New Collegiate Dictionary
unguent — unguentary /ung gweuhn ter ee/, adj. /ung gweuhnt/, n. an ointment or salve, usually liquid or semiliquid, for application to wounds, sores, etc. [1400 50; late ME < L unguentum, alter. (prob. by assoc. with the suffixes men, mentum) of unguen… … Universalium
unguent — noun /ˈʌŋɡwənt/ any cream containing medicinal ingredients applied to the skin for therapeutic purposes Alas! said Syntax, could I pop / Just now, upon a blacksmiths shop, / Whose cooling unguents would avail / To save poor Grizzles ears and… … Wiktionary
