ointment
Syllabification: (oint·ment)
Pronunciation: /ˈointmənt/
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Definition of ointment
noun
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')