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balm vs balsam

balsam vs balm

balm and balsam both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
balm Yes No No No
balsam Yes No No No
As nouns, balsam is a hyponym of balm; that is, balsam is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than balm:
  • balm: semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
  • balsam: an ointment containing a fragrant resin
As nouns, balsam is a hypernym of balm; that is, balsam is a word with a broader meaning than balm:
  • balm: any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing
  • balsam: any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes
balm (noun) balsam (noun)
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation an ointment containing a fragrant resin
any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing any seed plant yielding balsam
any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes
Difference between balm and balsam

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