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ointment

Syllabification: (oint·ment)
Pronunciation: /ˈointmənt/

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Definition of ointment

noun

  • a smooth oily preparation that is rubbed on the skin for medicinal purposes or as a cosmetic.

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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Definition of ointment in the British & World English dictionary