[unˈɡwentjo]

Definitions

1. noun

A topical application or ointment, especially one containing a medicinal or therapeutic substance.

“She applied an unguento to soothe the burns on her skin.”

2. noun

A type of paste or ointment used to anoint or consecrate something, especially in a religious context.

“The priest applied an unguento to the altar before the ceremony.”