noun
- a soft greasy or viscous substance used as ointment or for lubrication
Usage: formal
Examples
- The ancient physician applied a healing unguent to the patient’s wounds.
- She rubbed the medicinal unguent into her sore muscles.
- The apothecary prepared various unguents from herbs and oils.
- A soothing unguent helped relieve the burn on his hand.
- The recipe called for mixing the herbs into a thick unguent.
- Medieval healers often used unguents made from animal fat and plants.