Etymology · Proto-Indo-European
*h₃engʷ-
5 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *h₃engʷ-, most common first.
- ointmentA viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.
- unctuousHaving the nature or properties of an unguent or ointment; greasy, oily.
- unguentAny cream containing medicinal ingredients applied to the skin for therapeutic purposes.
- inunctionThe anointing or rubbing in of oil or balm.
- kouign-amannA traditional Breton cake made of layers of butter, dough, and sugar.