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ointment


ointment - noun

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

    • ointment - thesaurus

    balm   cream   emollient   salve   unction   unguent  


    View spelling list Longer oi and oy words and learn about the word ointment in the Spellzone English spelling course, Unit 16. Spelling choices for /oi/ sound: oi, oy.

    Scrabble score for ointment

    o is 1 i is 1 n is 1 t is 1 m is 3 e is 1 n is 1 t is 1
    Scrabble score = 10

    Please note that scrabble only allows seven tiles to be placed at once.

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