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pill vs dragee

dragee vs pill

pill and dragee both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pill Yes No No No
dragee Yes No No No
As nouns, dragee is a hyponym of pill; that is, dragee is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pill:
  • pill: a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet
  • dragee: pill that is a sugar-coated medicated candy
pill (noun) dragee (noun)
a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet pill that is a sugar-coated medicated candy
something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size sugar-coated nut or fruit piece
a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception silvery candy beads used for decorating cakes
something unpleasant or offensive that must be tolerated or endured
a unpleasant or tiresome person
Difference between pill and dragee

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