Definition of "unguentum" [unguentum]

• An ointment; an unguent. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Ointments, alablastritum, unguentum populeum, simple or mixed with opium."
• "If the bone seems to be well consolidated, it should be rubbed with an ointment of _dialthea_ or the _unguentum marciation_, after which the splints and bandage are to be reapplied."
• "As a rule, the fistula is dilated by a tent of alder-pith, mandragora, briony or gentian, the lining membrane destroyed by an ointment of quick-lime or even the actual cautery, and the wound then dressed with egg-albumen followed by the _unguentum viride_."