ointment

Definitions


[ˈɔɪntm(ə)nt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a smooth oily substance that is rubbed on the skin for medicinal purposes or as a cosmetic
(e.g: he rubbed some ointment on his leg)


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Origin:
Middle English: alteration of Old French oignement, from a popular Latin form of Latin unguentum (see unguent); influenced by obsolete oint ‘anoint’ (from Old French, past participle of oindre ‘anoint’)




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