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ointment

/ˈɔɪntm(ə)nt/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.
  2. A substance used to anoint, as in religious rituals.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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