Unguent
Pronunciation : Un"guent
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. unguentum, from unguere, ungere, to anoint: cf. F. onguent. See Ointment, and cf. Unction, Unctuous.]
Definition : Defn: A lubricant or salve for sores, burns, or the like; an ointment. Cowper.
Note: An unguent is stiffer than a liniment, but softer than a cerate.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913