What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Algal vs Argal - What's the difference?

algal | argal |

As nouns the difference between algal and argal

is that algal is an alga while argal is crude tartar or argal can be an argali (kind of sheep).

As an adjective algal

is pertaining to, or like, algae.

As an adverb argal is

thus, therefore.

algal

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Pertaining to, or like, algae.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • An alga.
    • ----

    argal

    English

    Etymology 1

    A corruption of the (etyl) .

    Adverb

    (head)
  • thus, therefore
    • (Shakespeare)
    Usage notes
    This word is used facetiously or as a joke, to indicate that the conclusion that follows or the preceding reasoning is absurd or specious.

    Etymology 2

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • crude tartar.

    • Etymology 3

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An argali (kind of sheep).

    • References

    * Shakespeare, William. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark . G.L Kittredge ed. Boston: Ginn, 1939. *