n.
Pronunciation: ' bo ̇ l-s ə m
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin balsamum, from Greek balsamon, probably of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew b ā sh ā m balsam
Date: before 12th century
1 a : 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 b : a preparation containing resinous substances and having a balsamic odor
2 a : a balsam-yielding tree especially : BALSAM FIR b : IMPATIENS especially : a common garden ornamental ( Impatiens balsamina )
3 : BALM 5