ointment
nounmasculine/ũˈɡwẽtu/low
un·guen·to
Definition
A semisolid pharmaceutical preparation, of soft consistency, intended to be applied to the skin or mucous membranes for therapeutic or protective purposes.
The pharmacist recommended an ointment to relieve the skin irritation.
Ancient ointments were often made with herbs and animal fat.
Common collocations
medicinal ointmentapply ointmenthealing ointment
Etymology
Do latim 'unguentum', de 'unguere' (ungir).