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Unguent Definition & Meaning

unguent
noun
  1. semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

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What does unguent mean?
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
What part of speech is unguent?
Unguent is a noun.

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