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balsam vs ointment

ointment vs balsam

balsam and ointment both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
balsam Yes No No No
ointment Yes No No No
As nouns, ointment is a hypernym of balsam; that is, ointment is a word with a broader meaning than balsam:
  • balsam: an ointment containing a fragrant resin
  • ointment: semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Other hypernyms of balsam include balm, salve, unction, unguent.
balsam (noun) ointment (noun)
an ointment containing a fragrant resin semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
any seed plant yielding balsam 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
any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes
Difference between balsam and ointment

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