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unguent vs chrism

chrism vs unguent

unguent and chrism both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
unguent Yes No No No
chrism Yes No No No
As nouns, chrism is a hyponym of unguent; that is, chrism 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
  • chrism: a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam
unguent (noun) chrism (noun)
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam
Difference between unguent and chrism

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