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unguent vs balsam

balsam vs unguent

unguent and balsam both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
unguent Yes No No No
balsam Yes No No No
As nouns, balsam is a hyponym of unguent; that is, balsam is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than unguent:
  • unguent: semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
  • balsam: an ointment containing a fragrant resin
unguent (noun) balsam (noun)
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation an ointment containing a fragrant resin
any seed plant yielding balsam
any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes
Difference between unguent and balsam

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