unguent

noun
UK: /ˈʌŋɡwənt/
US: /ˈʌŋɡwənt/

  1. A soft substance used to heal or protect the skin.

    1. She applied the unguent to her dry skin.
    2. The doctor prescribed an unguent to soothe the inflammation and promote healing on the affected area.

Synonyms

balm cream salve lotion ointment

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "unguent" is /ˈʌŋɡwənt/ in British English and /ˈʌŋɡwənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unguent": balm, cream, salve, lotion, ointment.

Example usage of "unguent": "She applied the unguent to her dry skin.". More examples on the page.