[oint.ment] n [ME, alter. of oignement, fr. OF, ultim. fr. L unguentum, fr. unguere to anoint; akin to OHG ancho butter, Skt anakti he salves] (14c): a salve or unguent for application to the skin
OINTMENT
Meaning of OINTMENT in English
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012