enation vs callus

callus vs enation

enation and callus both are nouns.

enation is not a verb while callus is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
enation	Yes	No	No	No
callus	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, callus is a hyponym of enation; that is, callus is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than enation:

enation: a natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ
callus: (botany) an isolated thickening of tissue, especially a stiff protuberance on the lip of an orchid

Other hyponyms of enation include podetium, peristome, haustorium, apophysis, blister, nodule, tubercle, spur, aculeus, acumen, fuzz, hair, tomentum, leaf node, node, burl.

enation (noun)	callus (noun)
a natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ	(botany) an isolated thickening of tissue, especially a stiff protuberance on the lip of an orchid
line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family	bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone
	an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)

enation (verb)	callus (verb)
	form a callus or calluses
	cause a callus to form on

Difference between enation and callus

Words related to "callus"

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