UNGUENT


Meaning of UNGUENT in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ə ŋ -gw ə nt, ' ə n-; ' ə n-j ə nt

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin unguentum ― more at OINTMENT

Date: 15th century

: a soothing or healing salve : OINTMENT

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