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Balm

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Noun

1. balm

any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing

2. balm, ointment, salve, unction, unguent

semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

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Balm

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noun
1. 
any of various oily aromatic resinous substances obtained from certain tropical trees and used for healing and soothing
See also balsam (sense 1)
2. 
any plant yielding such a substance, esp the balm of Gilead
3. 
something comforting or soothing
soft music is a balm
4. 
any aromatic or oily substance used for healing or soothing
5. Also called: lemon balm
an aromatic Eurasian herbaceous plant, Melissa officinalis, having clusters of small fragrant white two-lipped flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates)
6. 
a pleasant odour

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Balm

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noun
1. 
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
2. 
any fragrant ointment or aromatic oil for healing or anointing
3. 
anything healing or soothing, esp. to the mind or temper
4. 
any of various aromatic plants of the mint family, as the lemon balm
5. 
pleasant odor; fragrance

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Balm

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n.
1.
a. A chiefly Mediterranean perennial herb (Melissa officinalis) in the mint family, grown for its lemon-scented foliage, which is used as a seasoning or for tea. Also called lemon balm.
b. Any of several related plants in the mint family, such as the bee balm and the horse balm.
2. Any of various aromatic resins exuded from several trees and shrubs, especially the balm of Gilead (Commiphora) and related plants in the family Burseraceae.
3. An aromatic salve or oil.
4. A pleasing aromatic fragrance.
5. A soothing, healing, or comforting agent or quality.

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