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unguent - Dictionary definition and meaning for unguent

UNGUENT

(noun) semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
synonyms : balm , ointment , salve , unction
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

Mnemonics for unguent

(Tag: ) Ungent if rephrased as urgent can be used as, say, 'There is an urgent need for the ointment (ungent).
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(Tag: hindi) Unguent can be broken as Un+gue...Now in hindi joo is a leech in the hair which causes irritation and itching...So joo can be removed by using an ointment..
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(Tag: hindi(ung)) ung(body in hindi)+bent(injury) = unguent--> so u need ointment
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(Tag: ) unguent can be spelt as urgent which means fast.now when a surface is slick or oily any object slides on it with speed.therefore, unguent = urgent = speedy = oily = ointment
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