Unguent

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈɡunt/

Unguent (noun)

  1. A thick, oily substance put on skin to protect it or help it heal.
  2. A preparation for the skin, often containing medicine, used to treat small skin problems.
  3. A traditional word for a healing salve or ointment used in older writing.

Examples

  • The nurse applied a skin healing ointment to the cut.
  • The doctor recommends a skin healing ointment for minor irritation.