Unguent (Noun)

Meaning

Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Unction
• Ointment
• Salve
• Balm

Hypernyms

• Curative
• Therapeutic
• Remedy

Hyponyms

• Balsam
• Arnica
• Carron Oil
• Holy Oil
• Lip Balm
• Mercurial Ointment
• Zinc Ointment
• Baby Oil
• Cerate
• Chrism
• Chrisom
• Mentholated Salve