transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbä(l)m ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English basme, baume, from Anglo-French, from Latin balsamum balsam
Date: 13th century
1. : a balsamic resin ; especially : 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 ; especially : lemon balm
4. : a spicy aromatic odor
5. : a soothing restorative agency