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unguent(dictionary)
unguent(dictionary)

unguent (iou)



unguent noun, verb, & adjective. LME.
[Latin unguentum, from unguere anoint.]
A. noun. A substance, esp. a perfumed oil, used as an ointment or lubricant; (a) salve. LME.
b. verb trans. Apply (an) unguent to; anoint. M17.
C. adjective. That is an unguent; fig. unctuous in manner. rare. E20.
unguentous adjective (rare) of the nature of (an) unguent; oily, greasy: M17.