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holy oil vs balm

balm vs holy oil

holy oil and balm both are nouns.

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

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