ointment

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A later form (as if oint + -ment) of oinement < Old French oignement (an anointing) < oigner, oindre, ongier (to anoint) < Latin unguere, ungere (to anoint).

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Singular
ointment

Plural
ointments

ointment (plural ointments)

  1. a thick viscous preparation for application to the skin, often containing medication

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