BALM


Meaning of BALM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ bɑ:m ]

( balms)

1.

Balm is a sweet-smelling oil that is obtained from some tropical trees and used to make creams that heal wounds or reduce pain.

N-MASS

2.

If you refer to something as balm , you mean that it makes you feel better.

The place is balm to the soul.

N-UNCOUNT : also a N [ approval ]

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