Noun: ointment oynt-munt
- (medicine) semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
"The doctor prescribed an antibiotic ointment for the skin infection";
- unction, unguent, balm, salve
- Toiletry 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
"He used an ointment to soothe his dry, cracked hands";
- cream, emollient
Derived forms: ointments
Type of: curative, cure, remedy, therapeutic, toilet articles, toiletry
Encyclopedia: Ointment