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dragee vs lozenge

lozenge vs dragee

dragee and lozenge both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dragee Yes No No No
lozenge Yes No No No
As nouns, lozenge is a hypernym of dragee; that is, lozenge is a word with a broader meaning than dragee:
  • dragee: pill that is a sugar-coated medicated candy
  • lozenge: a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet
Other hypernyms of dragee include pill, tab, tablet.
dragee (noun) lozenge (noun)
pill that is a sugar-coated medicated candy a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet
sugar-coated nut or fruit piece a small aromatic or medicated candy
silvery candy beads used for decorating cakes
Difference between dragee and lozenge

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