OINTMENT


Meaning of OINTMENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈȯint-mənt ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, alteration of oynement, from Anglo-French uignement, oignement, ultimately from Latin unguentum, from unguere to anoint; akin to Old High German ancho butter, Sanskrit anakti he salves

Date: 14th century

: a salve or unguent for application to the skin

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