Definition of Ungunt

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Definition of Ungunt

Un"guent (?; 277), n. [L. unguentum, from unguere, ungere, to anoint: cf. F. onguent. See Ointment, and cf. Unction, Unctuous.] A lubricant or salve for sores, burns, or the like; an ointment. Cowper.

&fist; An unguent is stiffer than a liniment, but softer than a cerate.

Un"guent (?; 277), n. [L. unguentum, from unguere, ungere, to anoint: cf. F. onguent. See Ointment, and cf. Unction, Unctuous.] A lubricant or salve for sores, burns, or the like; an ointment. Cowper.

&fist; An unguent is stiffer than a liniment, but softer than a cerate.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

any cream containing medicinal ingredients applied to the skin for therapeutic purposes

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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