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arnica vs ointment

ointment vs arnica

arnica and ointment both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
arnica Yes No No No
ointment Yes No No No
As nouns, ointment is a hypernym of arnica; that is, ointment is a word with a broader meaning than arnica:
  • arnica: an ointment used in treating bruises
  • ointment: semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Other hypernyms of arnica include balm, salve, unction, unguent.
arnica (noun) ointment (noun)
an ointment used in treating bruises semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
any of various rhizomatous usually perennial plants of the genus Arnica 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
used especially in treating bruises
Difference between arnica and ointment

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