balm
balm definition
balm (bäm; occas. bälm)
noun
- an aromatic gum resin obtained from certain trees and plants (esp. genus Commiphora of the bursera family) and used in the manufacture of perfume, medicine, etc.; balsam
- any fragrant ointment or aromatic oil for healing or anointing
- anything healing or soothing, esp. to the mind or temper
- any of various aromatic plants of the mint family, as the lemon balm
- pleasant odor; fragrance
Etymology: ME baume < OFr basme < L balsamum, balsam < Gr balsamon < Sem (cf. Heb basam, Ar bašām
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