Word Wars: 26 Key Differences in English Vocabulary

21Rye and bourbon

Rye and bourbon

The differences between Rye and Bourbon is that Bourbon has to legally be at least 51% corn.


22Tortoise and turtles

Tortoise and turtles

The major difference between tortoises and turtles is that tortoises dwell on land, while turtles live in the water some or nearly all of the time. 


23Cups and mugs

Cups and mugs

There are actual differences between cups (lighter, thinner, 6oz, always has a saucer and handle) and mugs (thicker, more than 8oz, handle optional).


24Hurricane and typhoon

Hurricane and typhoon

The only difference between a hurricane and a typhoon is the location where the storm occurs. In the North Atlantic, central North Pacific, and the eastern North Pacific, the term hurricane is used. The same type of disturbance in the Northwest Pacific is called a typhoon.


25Caffè Latte and Cappuccino

Caffè Latte and Cappuccino

The only difference between Caffè Latte and Cappuccino is the ratio of steamed milk to milk foam.


26Vowels and consonants

Vowels and consonants

The difference between vowels and consonants is that you impede the flow of air in some way for consonants, but not vowels.

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