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unguent

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English speakers might recognize "unguent" and "unction" as descendants.

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Quick take

Any cream containing medicinal ingredients applied to the skin for therapeutic purposes.

Meaning at a glance

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noun

Any cream containing medicinal ingredients applied to the skin for therapeutic purposes.

adjective

Taking the form of a cream or ointment.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for unguent.

noun

Any cream containing medicinal ingredients applied to the skin for therapeutic purposes.

See also: salve, balm, ointment

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English speakers might recognize "unguent" and "unction" as descendants.

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English speakers might recognize "unguent" and "unction" as descendants.

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How do you use unguent in a sentence?

English speakers might recognize "unguent" and "unction" as descendants.

What does unguent mean?

Any cream containing medicinal ingredients applied to the skin for therapeutic purposes.

What part of speech is unguent?

unguent is commonly used as noun, adjective.