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unguent

noun

/ˈʌŋɡwənt/

Meaning

A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.

The doctor applied an unguent to heal the burn.

ointment, balm, salve, lotion, cream

irritant, poison

medicinal unguent, healing unguent, herbal unguent

The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.

A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.

a long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore

A woman with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting her not to repeat it.

The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances.

A systematic search or investigation, often by police to catch criminals.