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- [uhng-gwuh nt]
- /ˈʌŋ gwənt/
- /ˈʌŋ.ɡju.ənt/
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- [uhng-gwuh nt]
- /ˈʌŋ gwənt/
Definitions of unguent word
- noun unguent an ointment or salve, usually liquid or semiliquid, for application to wounds, sores, etc. 1
- noun unguent a salve or ointment 0
- noun unguent An unguent is the same as an ointment. 0
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Origin of unguent
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin unguentum, alteration (probably by association with the suffixes -men, -mentum) of unguen fat, grease, derivative of unguere to smear, anoint
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Parts of speech for Unguent
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unguent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unguent
noun unguent
- balm — Balm is a sweet-smelling oil that is obtained from some tropical trees and used to make creams that heal wounds or reduce pain.
- balsam — Balsam is a sweet-smelling oil that is obtained from certain trees or bushes and used to make medicines and perfumes.
- cerate — a hard ointment or medicated paste consisting of lard or oil mixed with wax or resin
- chrism — a mixture of olive oil and balsam used for sacramental anointing in the Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches
- counterirritant — an agent that causes a superficial irritation of the skin and thereby relieves inflammation of deep structures
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