transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbȯl-səm ]
noun
Etymology: Latin balsamum, from Greek balsamon, probably of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew bāshām 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