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balmy definition

balmy (bäm′ē; occas. bäl′mē)

adjective balmier balm′ier, balmiest balm′i·est

  1. having the qualities of balm; soothing, mild, pleasant, etc. a balmy day

  2. Etymology: var. of barmy

    Chiefly Brit., Slang crazy or foolish

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