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spikenard vs ointment

ointment vs spikenard

spikenard and ointment both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spikenard Yes No No No
ointment Yes No No No
As nouns, ointment is a hypernym of spikenard; that is, ointment is a word with a broader meaning than spikenard:
  • spikenard: an aromatic ointment used in antiquity
  • ointment: toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
Other hypernyms of spikenard include cream, emollient.
spikenard (noun) ointment (noun)
an aromatic ointment used in antiquity semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
Difference between spikenard and ointment

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