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Definition of ointment - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medical or cosmeticsubstance applied to the skin for healing or cosmetic purposes
- She applied the ointment to soothe her dry skin.
2.
religionDated substance used in religious anointing ritualsDated
- The priest used ointment during the ceremony.
Images of ointment
substance applied to the skin for healing or cosmetic purposes
Expressions with ointment
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small problem spoiling something otherwise good
The only fly in the ointment was the long wait.
medicinal ointment with zinc oxide for skin treatment
Apply zinc ointment to the rash for relief.
Origin of ointment
Latin, unguentum (ointment)
Terms with ointment included in their meaning
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skin treatment
soothing ointment for healing or pain relief
ointment
semi-solid substance from petroleum used for skin or lubrication
medical
white or yellowish ointment used as a base in medicinal preparations
medical
ointment for soothing skin or wounds
medical
soothing ointment made from tree resin
styling cream
scented ointment for hair or skin
history
anoint with ointment
medical
soothing ointment made from basil
oleoresin uses
oleoresin from Copaifera trees used in varnish, ointment, or perfume
ointment
medicinal liquid rubbed on skin for pain or muscle stiffness
medical
apply an ointment or oil to
medical
ointment used for rubbing into the skin
application
applying oil or ointment to the skin
ointment
semisolid hydrocarbon mixture from petroleum for ointments
chemistry
semi-solid mixture derived from petroleum used as a lubricant or ointment
cosmetics
thick waxy ointment for skin or hair
medical
treated with a healing ointment
fragrant product
fragrant oil or ointment from the spikenard plant
ointment
ointment used to soothe itching from insect bites
pain relief
ointment used to relieve muscle and joint pain
cold remedy
ointment used to relieve symptoms of cold and congestion
ointment
medicinal cream or soothing preparation applied to skin
medical
medicinal ointment with zinc oxide for skin treatment
Examples of ointment in a sentence
He used an ointment to treat the burn. The ointment was blessed before the ritual. Ointment was applied to the initiate's forehead.
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- French:pommade, onguent, ...
- German:Salbe, Salböl, ...
- Italian:pomata, balsamo, ...
- Spanish:ungüento, ...
- Portuguese:unguento, bálsamo, ...
- Chinese:药膏, 圣油, ...
- Japanese:軟膏, 聖油, ...
- Arabic:مَرْهَم, زيت المسح, ...
- Hebrew:מִשְׁחָה, מִשְׁחָה, ...
- Russian:мазь, помазание, ...
- Ukrainian:мазь, миро, ...
- Hindi:मरहम, अभिषेक का तेल, ...
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