ointment

Meanings

• noun

  A medicinal substance, typically a soft solid or semisolid, that is rubbed into the skin to promote healing, protect against infection, or relieve pain.

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Synonyms

salve , unguent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ointment
piment , lament,ement , mount , stint , grint , intiment , ciment , intement , mint , pint

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Variants

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ointment , ointments , flies , fly , fly in the ointment , on the fly , a fly in the ointment , flies in the ointment , the fly in the ointment

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Etymology

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From Old French enseignement, from enseigner ‘to teach, instruct’ + -ment. The word came into English in the 14th century.

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Trivia

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1. Ointments were used as part of the mummification process in ancient Egypt.

2. The active ingredient in Vicks VapoRub is a eucalyptus ointment.

3. In the Middle Ages, ointments were often made from animal fat, herbs, and other natural ingredients.

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Related Concepts

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1. salve: A type of ointment that is solid at room temperature but melts or becomes liquid when applied to the skin.

2. balm: A type of ointment or salve that is used for soothing and healing the skin.

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Culture

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Ointments have been used for various purposes since ancient times. In Greek mythology, the god Apollo was said to have healed the wounds of his son Asclepius with an ointment made from the fat of the sacred cattle. In traditional Chinese medicine, ointments have been used for centuries to treat a wide range of conditions, including arthritis, muscle pain, and skin conditions.

How to Memorize "ointment"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a jar of thick, creamy ointment being applied to a person's skin with a clean finger.

2. associate
   

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

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ointment is a soothing balm for the skin'

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