oint

Meanings

• noun

  A type of medicament in the form of a thick, viscous substance, typically applied to the skin to protect, heal, or soothe.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with oint
pint , mint , int

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Variants

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hint , hints , hinted , hinter , hinters , hinting , hint at , hinted at , hinting at , hints at , drop a hint , get the hint , get/take the hint , take the hint , take a hint

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Etymology

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From Old French 'oint' or 'enoint' meaning 'anoint'.

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Trivia

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1. Ointments were used in ancient Egypt for mummification and for religious rituals.

2. Some ointments, such as those containing menthol, can provide a cooling sensation when applied to the skin.

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Related Concepts

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1. Salve: A type of ointment that contains herbs or other ingredients and is used to treat various conditions.

2. Balm: A type of ointment or salve that is used to soothe and heal the skin.

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Culture

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In various cultures, ointments have been used for medicinal, religious, and cosmetic purposes for thousands of years. They have been mentioned in literature, such as in the Bible and in works by Shakespeare.

How to Memorize "oint"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a jar of thick, gooey substance used for healing and protecting the skin.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ointment' with the idea of healing and soothing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember OINT as meaning 'Ointment Is Nice To Heal'.

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