Ŭn'guent, n.

noun

(ŭng'went) (Synop., § 130), n. [Lat. unguentum, from unguere, ungere, to anoint; It., Sp., & Pg. unguento, Pr. onguen, enguen, Fr. onguent.] A soft composition used as a topical remedy, as for sores, burns, and the like; ointment.

An unguent is stiffer than a liniment, but softer than a cerate.