OINTMENT


Meaning of OINTMENT in English

n. a smooth greasy healing or cosmetic preparation for the skin.

[ ME oignement, ointment, f. OF oignement ult. f. L (as UNGUENT): oint- after obs. oint anoint f. OF, past part. of oindre ANOINT ]

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