‖ unguenˈtariumArchæol. [L. unguentārium (vās), f.unguent-um unguent n.] A vessel for holding ointment; an unguentary. 1859R. Hunt Guide Mus.Pract.Geol. (ed. 2) 85 Vases, bowls, lamps, unguentaria, amphoræ.1888Pall Mall G. 22 Aug. 5/2 Besides the unguentaria, there are..specimens of the early Phœnician glass.