Hyphenation
oint·mentTurkish pronunciation
oyntmıntSynonyms
salve,
unguent,
balm,
cerate,
demulcent,
dressing,
embrocation,
emollient,
lenitive,
liniment,
lotion,
medicinePronunciation
/ˈointmənt/ /ˈɔɪntmənt/
Etymology
() A later form (as if oint + -ment) of oinement Old French oignement (“an anointing”) oigner, oindre, ongier (“to anoint”) Latin unguere, ungere (“to anoint”).