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   balm

   /bɑːm/

   noun

   • 1. a fragrant cream or liquid used to heal or soothe the skin: "a skin balm for use after shaving" Similar ointmentlotioncreamsalvelinimentembrocationrubgelemollientunguentbalsammoisturizerpomadepomatumtechnical:demulcenthumectantarchaic:unctionOpposite astringentirritant
   • ▪ something that has a soothing or restorative effect: "the murmur of the water can provide balm for troubled spirits" Similar reliefcomforteaseconsolationcheersolacealleviationmitigationassuagementhealingOpposite exacerbation
   • 2. a tree which yields a fragrant resinous substance, especially one used in medicine.
   • ▪ the resinous substance yielded by a balm.
   • 3. a bushy herb of the mint family, with leaves smelling and tasting of lemon.
   • ▪ used in names of other aromatic herbs of the mint family, e.g. bee balm.

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘preparation for embalming, fragrant resinous substance’): from Old French basme, from Latin balsamum (see balsam).

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   What does balm mean?

   • Her gentle words were a balm to me. What is the pronunciation of balm? （尤指用於療傷、鎮痛的）香脂油，軟膏, 安慰物… （尤指用于疗伤、镇痛的）香脂油，软膏, 安慰物… bálsamo… bálsamo… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! BALM definition: 1. an oil that comes from particular tropical trees and is used especially to treat injuries or….

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   What is a skin balm?

   • a liquid, cream, etc. that has a pleasant smell and is used to make wounds less painful or skin softer He used a skin balm after shaving. (literary) something that makes you feel calm or relaxed The gentle music was a balm to his spirit. Definition of balm noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   What is a balm ointment?

   • a plant or tree yielding such a substance. any aromatic or fragrant ointment. the balm of orange blossoms. any of various aromatic plants of the mint family, especially those of the genus Melissa, as M. officinalis lemonbalm, having ovate lemon-scented leaves used as a seasoning. the balm of friendship in troubled times.

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   What is a balm oil?

   • Balm is a sweet-smelling oil that is obtained from some tropical trees and used to make creams that heal wounds or reduce pain. If you refer to something as balm, you mean that it makes you feel better. The place is balm to the soul. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   Balm is a noun that can mean a balsamic resin, an aromatic preparation, a soothing agent, or a spicy odor. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, etymology, and related words from Merriam-Webster.

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   1. any of various oily aromatic resinous substances obtained from certain tropical trees and used for healing and soothing. See also balsam (sense 1) 2. any plant yielding such a substance, esp the balm of Gilead. 3. something comforting or soothing. soft music is a balm. 4. any aromatic or oily substance used for healing or soothing. 5.

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   A balm is a soothing substance with a consistency somewhere between solid and liquid. The ointment-like consistency is part of what the word balm means. It comes down from the word, balsam, which is a gummy substance that comes from trees.

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