axongecommon nounSyllable DecompositionaxongeEtymologyexpandfrom the Latin axungia (axle grease), see axis, sense1=axle, ungo, sense2=anoint and -ia.Definitions1. Pork fat used in the past to grease the hubs of wheelsexpand2. Melted pork fat used as a base for creams and ointments, which is now replaced by petroleum jelly.pharmacologieexpandSynonymsaindouxPluralaxongesTranslationsgerman:Schmaltzportuguese:axúngia