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unguent::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | balm, ointment, salve, unction |
| Type of | curative, therapeutic, remedy, cure |
| Has types | chrisom, holy oil, lip balm, mentholated salve, mercurial ointment, sacramental oil, zinc ointment, baby oil, balsam, carron oil, cerate, chrism, arnica |
Examples of unguent
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Very satisfying to dab on the pale cream unguent, however, and a lovely natural smell.
From the telegraph.co.uk
The statue is anointed with red unguent, typically made of kumkum and sandalwood paste.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The influence of the deity, communicated to the victim, passed with the unguent into the stone.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Nowadays, if I have an oily bath, I make the Bamford rose unguent last for 20 washes, not ten.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
One such example was an unguent composed of rosin, wax, pitch, and oil, which pre-modernsurgeons used as a suppurative.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Medea gave him an unguent with which to anoint himself and his weapons, to protect him from the bulls'fiery breath.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Elizabeth Arden developed the original cream back in 1932 after using a similar petrolatum-based unguent on her beloved horses.
From the nzherald.co.nz
These vessels are characterised by relatively thick walls, bright colours and zigzagging patterns of contrasting colours, and were limited in size to small unguent or scent containers.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Well, that's how much it costs to enjoy an unguent that contains up to 2m rose cells and which comes with a really swish applicator that helps massage your sad old face.
From the guardian.co.uk
- Ointment: semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
- An unguent is a soothing preparation spread on wounds, burns, rashes, abrasions or other topical injuries (i.e. damage to the skin). It is similar to an ointment, though typically an unguent is less viscous and more oily.
- Any cream containing medicinal ingredients applied to the skin for therapeutic purposes
- (Unguents) There are many kinds of unguents, each with its peculiar properties. It is known that the devil compounds them to harm the human race. One such unguent is composed of human fat, and is used by the witches to enable them to fly through the air to the Sabbath. ...
- A substance used on the skin to soothe or heal wounds, burns, rashes, scrapes, or other skin problems. Also called ointment.
- Fatty medicinal preparation for external use that liquefies when rubbed into the skin
- A preparation from oil for cosmetic purposes. It liquefies when applied to the body.
- Noun - a salve or ointment
- Same as an ointment.
