BALM


Meaning of BALM in English

[ bα:m ]

■ noun

1》 a fragrant ointment used to heal or soothe the skin.

↘something that has a soothing or restorative effect.

2》 a tree which yields a fragrant resinous substance, especially one used in medicine. [Genus Commiphora : numerous species.]

↘used in names of other fragrant plants, chiefly of the mint family, e.g. lemon ~ .

Origin

ME: from OFr. basme , from L. balsamum (see balsam ).

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