Unguent: meaning, definitions and examples

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unguent

 

[ หˆสŒล‹ษกwษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical use

An unguent is a soothing or healing substance that is often applied to the skin. It is typically greasy or oily and is used for therapeutic purposes, such as to treat minor skin irritations or to promote healing.

Synonyms

balm, ointment, salve

Examples of usage

  • The doctor prescribed an unguent for my eczema.
  • She applied an unguent to soothe the burn.
  • An herbal unguent can help with muscle soreness.

Translations

Translations of the word "unguent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ungรผento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฒเคนเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Salbe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ salep

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะทัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ maล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ปŸ่†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท onguent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ungรผento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท merhem

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ๊ณ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑู‡ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mast

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ masลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏ่†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mazilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ smyrsli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™mษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ungรผento

Etymology

The word 'unguent' originates from the Latin term 'unguentum', which means 'ointment'. This, in turn, derives from 'ungere', meaning 'to anoint' or 'to smear'. The usage of unguents can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where they played a significant role in both medicinal and cosmetic applications. In ancient Egypt, various oils and fats were used as unguents to preserve the skin and provide protection against the elements. Across different cultures, unguents were often infused with fragrant herbs and oils, not only for their soothing properties but also for their aromatic qualities. Over the centuries, the term 'unguent' has come to encompass a wide variety of topical preparations used for healing and soothing purposes, establishing its place in both traditional and modern medicine.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,035, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.