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    Bal·sam
    /ˈbôlsəm/

    noun

    • 1. an aromatic resinous substance, such as balm, exuded by various trees and shrubs and used as a base for certain fragrances and medical and cosmetic preparations: "a mixture of olive oil and balsam"
    • 2. a herbaceous plant cultivated for its flowers, which are typically pink or purple and carried high on the stem.
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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › balsamBalsam Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of BALSAM is an aromatic and usually oily and resinous substance flowing from various plants; especially : any of several resinous substances containing benzoic or cinnamic acid and used especially in medicine.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBALSAM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    BALSAM definition: 1. a pleasant-smelling substance used as the base for medical or beauty treatments: 2. anything…. Learn more.

  4. www.thefreedictionary.com › balsamBalsam - definition of balsam by The Free Dictionary

    n. 1. (Plants) any of various fragrant oleoresins, such as balm or tolu, obtained from any of several trees and shrubs and used as a base for medicines and perfumes. 2. (Plants) any of various similar substances used as medicinal or ceremonial ointments. 3. (Plants) any of certain aromatic resinous turpentines.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › balsamBALSAM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Any of several aromatic resins that flow from certain plants and that contain considerable amounts of benzoic acid, cinnamic acid, or both, or their esters. Balsams are used in perfumes and medicines. Discover More.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › balsamBalsam - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    The substance that makes a Christmas tree smell incredibly good is balsam. Balsam is made of a type of sticky oil, specifically known as resin. The word usually connotes the smell of a pine or fir tree; balsam incense and balsam-scented candles have this rich, woodsy odor.

  7. www.oed.com › dictionary › balsam_nbalsam, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    What does the word balsam mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word balsam, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. balsam has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBALSAM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Balsam is a sweet-smelling oil that is obtained from certain trees or bushes and used to make medicines and perfumes.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordBALSAM - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    Balsam is a sweet-smelling oil that is obtained from certain trees or bushes and used to make medicines and perfumes. [...]

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbalsam noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    noun. /ˈbɔːlsəm/ [uncountable, countable] (also balm) oil with a pleasant smell that is obtained from some types of trees and plants, used in the past to help heal wounds (= make them better), for example. Want to learn more?

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › balsam'sBALSAM Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

    any agency that heals, soothes, or restores: the balsam of understanding and appreciation.

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