HyperDic: ointment

English > 2 senses of the word ointment:
NOUNartifactointment, unction, unguent, balm, salvesemisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
artifactointment, cream, emollienttoiletry 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
ointment > pronunciation
Soundsoy'ntmahnt
Rhymesabandonment ... wonderment: 671 rhymes with ahnt...
English > ointment: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaningsemisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation.
Synonymsunction, unguent, balm, salve
Categorymedicine, medical specialtyThe branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
NarrowerarnicaAn ointment used in treating bruises
baby oilAn ointment for babies
balsamAn ointment containing a fragrant resin
carron oilAn ointment formerly used to treat burns
cerateA hard medicated paste made of lard or oil mixed with wax or resin
chrism, chrisom, sacramental oil, holy oilA consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam / balsam
lip balmA balm / balm applied to the lips
mentholated salveA salve containing menthol
mercurial ointmentAn ointment containing mercury
zinc ointmentAn ointment containing zinc that is used to treat certain skin diseases
Broaderremedy, curative, cure, therapeuticA medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve / relieve pain
Substanceslanolin, wool fat, wool greaseA yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool
Spanishbálsamo, crema, pomada, salve, ungüento
Catalanbàlsam, pomada, ungüent
English > ointment: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaningtoiletry 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.
Synonymscream, emollient
Narrowercold cream, coldcream, face cream, vanishing creamA cream used cosmetically (mostly by women) for softening and cleaning the skin
hand creammoisturizing cream for the hands
lanolinAn emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep)
nard, spikenardAn aromatic ointment used in antiquity
sunscreen, sunblock, sun blockerA cream spread on the skin
Broadertoiletry, toilet articlesartifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)
Spanishcrema, emoliente, ungüento
Catalancrema, emollient

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