balsam
/ˈbɔːlsəm/
noun
- 1
A sweet-smelling oil or resin derived from various plants.
- 2
A plant or tree yielding such substance.
- 3
A soothing ointment.
- 4
Something soothing.
“Classical music is a sweet balsam for our sorrows”
- 5
A flowering plant of the genus Impatiens.
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The balsam family of flowering plants (Balsaminaceae), which includes Impatiens and Hydrocera.
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A balsam fir Abies balsamea.
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Canada balsam, a turpentine obtained from the resin of balsam fir.
verb
- 1
To treat or anoint with balsam.
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