unguent

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈʌŋɡwənt/ or /ʌnd͡ʒ(u)ənt/

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• Hyphenation: un‧guent

Noun

Singular unguent

Plural unguents

1. (countable) An unguent is a medicinal cream that is applied to the skin for therapeutic purposes.

Related words

• medicine
• ointment