OINTMENT

• (noun) toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin

  synonyms : cream , emollient

• (noun) semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

  synonyms : balm , salve , unction , unguent

  the foul-smelling, gooey balm she produced out of the cupboard put me off at first, but it sure did work wonders for the rash on my back. -added by diviya_inlas

  The nurse applied an unguent to hte patient's wound. -added by priyavanjeri

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