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unguent vs lip balm

lip balm vs unguent

unguent and lip balm both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
unguent Yes No No No
lip balm Yes No No No
As nouns, lip balm is a hyponym of unguent; that is, lip balm 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
  • lip balm: a balm applied to the lips
unguent (noun) lip balm (noun)
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation a balm applied to the lips
Difference between unguent and lip balm

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