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chrisom vs salve

salve vs chrisom

chrisom and salve both are nouns.

chrisom is not a verb while salve is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chrisom Yes No No No
salve Yes No Yes No
As nouns, salve is a hypernym of chrisom; that is, salve is a word with a broader meaning than chrisom:
  • chrisom: a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam
  • salve: semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Other hypernyms of chrisom include balm, ointment, unction, unguent.
chrisom (noun) salve (noun)
a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam anything that remedies or heals or soothes
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
chrisom (verb) salve (verb)
apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing
save from ruin, destruction, or harm
Difference between chrisom and salve

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