# salad vs Salem

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### salad
*noun · IPA /ˈsæl.əd/ · frequency rank #5,624*
A food made primarily of a mixture of raw or cold ingredients, typically vegetables, usually served with a dressing such as vinegar or mayonnaise.

### Salem
*name · IPA /ˈseɪləm/ · frequency rank #11,287*
The biblical place ruled by Melchizedek; mostly identified with Jerusalem.

## Source
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