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Meanings of ointment in English

Portuguese
reboco
Catalan
ungüent
Wikidata

A semisolid preparation intended for external application to the skin or mucous membranes. (source: UMLS)

reboco
Russian
мазь
Portuguese
pomada
Spanish
unguento
Catalan
ungüent
Wikidata

Semi-solid preparation for application to the skin or mucous membranes.

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мазь
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Examples for "ointments"
Examples for "ointments"
1
And the sons of the priests made the ointments of the spices.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Old Testament — Part 1
2
It was likewise customary to perfume the grave-stones with sweet ointments, &c.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 13,...
3
No good comes from the use of blistering ointments immediately after cauterization.
Lameness of the Horse / Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1
4
They all offered gifts, precious gold and rich perfumes and healing ointments.
I.N.R.I.: A prisoner's Story of the Cross
5
Mary bustled away and returned with Rosalind's pouch of herbs and ointments.
The spurned viscountess
Portuguese
creme
Catalan
pomada (farmàcia)
Spanish
emoliente

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.

creme
Usage of ointment in English
1
Part the hair in different places and rub ointment into the scalp.
Mother's Remedies / Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies ...
2
It's best to use a hand cream or ointment in the winter.
The South African
3
The altar of gold, and the ointment, and the incense of spices:
The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Old Testament — Part 1
4
Dr Williamson was calling for use of the ointment to be regulated.
Radio NZ
5
Yes; but suppose she had left the ointment in the unbroken vase?
Making the Most of Life
6
Are you really sure you can concoct some ointment to soothe this?
Summers at Castle Auburn
7
Bring here the sacred ointment, so that I may die in peace.
Master Olof: A Drama in Five Acts
8
My parents gave me an ointment; I do not know its composition.
The Book of Were-Wolves
9
Hopefully it's something embarrassing that involves him having to use an ointment.
News.com.au
10
This translates to: Clean the wound, apply ointment, and cover the wound.
Climbing Magazine
11
The ointment would bring him rest, and banish the pain consuming him.
The Legends of the Jews — Volume 1
12
Preservative-free lubricant ointment may act as a source or reservoir of infection.
Pubmed
13
The leaflets were given away, but the ointment had to be bought.
The Sign of the Red Cross: A Tale of Old London
14
Use this. He withdrew a small bottle of ointment from his pocket.
Faefever
15
To them the precious ointment was an important essential of legitimate kingship.
Historic Tales: The Romance of Reality. Vol. 06 (of 15), French
16
For the eruption an ointment like oxide of zinc can be used.
Mother's Remedies / Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies ...
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