ungüento — meaning in English
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English meaning
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ointment
noun A thick, oily paste, often medicated, applied to the skin to treat or soothe it.
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plaster
noun A mixture of lime or gypsum, sand, and water that hardens into a smooth surface, used to coat walls and ceilings.
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salve
noun A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.
Senses
ungüento is used for these senses in English:
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ointment
(medicine) A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.
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plaster
(countable) A cast made of plaster of Paris and gauze; a plaster cast.
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salve
An ointment, cream, or balm with soothing, healing, or calming effects.
plaster — full definition
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noun A mixture of lime or gypsum, sand, and water that hardens into a smooth surface, used to coat walls and ceilings.
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noun An adhesive strip used to cover a small cut or wound.
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verb To cover a wall or surface with plaster.
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verb To cover something thickly or completely, often figuratively.
