noun. A highly viscous or semisolid substance used on the skin as a cosmetic, emollient, or medicament; a salve.

noun. A fatty or unctuous preparation of such a consistency as to be easily applied to the skin by inunction, gradually liquefying when in contact with it.

noun. Spermaceti, white wax, oil of almonds, and glycerin.

noun. In the German pharmacopoeia, glycerite of starch.

noun. That which serves to anoint; any soft unctuous substance used for smearing or anointing; an unguent.

noun. A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.

noun. semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

noun. toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin

"The real fly in the ointment is that fact that you can be guaranteed to have a Lib Dem conference spoilt each year by some nutty motion which might attract the headlines, but puts the party in the dock with the public."

acetate-of-lead ointment  aconitia ointment  alkaline sulphur ointment  ammoniated-mercury ointment  antimonial ointment  

anoint  

fly in the ointment  

Disappointment  appointment  disappointment  reappointment  

Herb  balm  balsam  bandage  cream  

balm  balm  balsam  blunt  boodle