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Balm
/bɑːm/
Any of various aromatic resins exuded from certain plants, especially trees of the genus Commiphora of Africa, Arabia and India and Myroxylon of South America.
📖 Definitions of "Balm"
noun
- 1
Any of various aromatic resins exuded from certain plants, especially trees of the genus Commiphora of Africa, Arabia and India and Myroxylon of South America.
- 2
A plant or tree yielding such substance.
- 3
Any soothing oil or lotion, especially an aromatic one.
"There is a balm in Gilead... (Spiritual)"
- 4
Something soothing.
"Classical music is a sweet balm for our sorrows."
verb
- 1
To anoint with balm, or with anything medicinal.
- 2
To soothe; to mitigate.
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