Unguent
unguent (?; 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.
f An unguent is stiffer than a liniment, but softer
than a cerate.
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