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chrism vs unguent

unguent vs chrism

chrism and unguent both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chrism Yes No No No
unguent Yes No No No
As nouns, unguent is a hypernym of chrism; that is, unguent is a word with a broader meaning than chrism:
  • chrism: a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam
  • unguent: semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Other hypernyms of chrism include balm, ointment, salve, unction.
chrism (noun) unguent (noun)
a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Difference between chrism and unguent

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