[balm] n [ME basme, baume, fr. OF, fr. L balsamum balsam] (13c) 1: a balsamic resin; esp: one from small tropical evergreen trees (genus Commiphora of the family Burseraceae)
2: an aromatic preparation (as a healing ointment)
3: any of several aromatic plants of the mint family; esp: lemon balm
4: a spicy aromatic odor
5: a soothing restorative agency