ˈakˌsənj noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French axunge, from Late Latin axungia, from Latin, axle grease, from axis axle + -ungia (from ungere, unguere to grease, anoint) — more at axis , ointment
: fat or grease usually of pigs or of geese ; especially : lard prepared for medicinal use