ointment

views updated May 18 2018

ointment XIV. alt., after †oint vb. (XIV), of earlier †oi(g)nement (XIII) — OF. oignement :- popL. *unguimentum, f. L. unguentum UNGUENT; see -MENT.

ointment

views updated May 23 2018

oint·ment / ˈointmənt/ • n. a smooth oily preparation that is rubbed on the skin for medicinal purposes or as a cosmetic.

ointment

views updated Jun 08 2018

ointment (oint-mĕnt) n. a greasy preparation, which may or may not contain a medication, applied to the skin or mucous membranes.