'Unguent' definitions:
Definition of 'unguent'
(from WordNet)
Definition of 'Unguent'
From: GCIDE
- Unguent \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. [1913 Webster]
- Note: An unguent is stiffer than a liniment, but softer than a cerate. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'unguent'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- adipose,
- balm,
- balsam,
- blubbery,
- brilliantine,
- buttery,
- butyraceous,
- cerate,
- chrism,
- chrismal,
- chrismatory,
- cold cream,
- collyrium,
- cream,
- demulcent,
- embrocation,
- emollient,
- eye-lotion,
- eyewash,
- eyewater,
- face cream,
- fat,
- fatty,
- greasy,
- hand lotion,
- inunction,
- inunctum,
- lanolin,
- lardaceous,
- lardy,
- lenitive,
- liniment,
- lotion,
- mucoid,
- nard,
- oil,
- oily,
- ointment,
- oleaginous,
- oleic,
- pomade,
- pomatum,
- rich,
- salve,
- sebaceous,
- sleek,
- slick,
- slippery,
- smooth,
- soapy,
- soothing syrup,
- spikenard,
- suety,
- tallowy,
- unction,
- unctuous,
- unguentary,
- unguentous,
- unguentum,
- vulnerary