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arnica vs salve

salve vs arnica

arnica and salve both are nouns.

arnica is not a verb while salve is a verb.

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

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