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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).

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBALM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Balm is a noun that can mean an oil from tropical trees or something that gives comfort. Learn how to use balm in sentences and see translations in different languages.

   • English (US)

     BALM meaning: 1. an oil that comes from particular tropical...

   • Balm: Thai Translation

     balm translate: สิ่งที่ช่วยทำให้สงบ. Learn more in the...

   • Balm: Polish Translation

     balm translate: balsam. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Balm Spanish Translation

     BALM translate: bálsamo, bálsamo, bálsamo. Learn more in the...

   • Balm: Vietnamese Translation

     balm translate: sự xoa dịu. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Balm: German Translation

     balm translate: der Balsam. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Balm: French Translation

     balm translate: baume. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Balm Turkish Translation

     balm - translate into English with the Turkish-English...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › balmBalm Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › balmBALM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Balm definition: any of various oily, fragrant, resinous substances, often of medicinal value, exuding from certain plants, especially tropical trees of the genus Commiphora.. See examples of BALM used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › balmBalm - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBALM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Balm is a word that can mean a sweet-smelling oil, a plant, or something that soothes or comforts. Learn how to use balm in different contexts, see synonyms and examples, and compare with balsam.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionbalm noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Balm is a noun that can mean oil from trees or plants, or something that makes you feel calm or relaxed. Learn how to pronounce balm, see pictures and example sentences, and find synonyms and related words.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › balmBalm - definition of balm by The Free Dictionary

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   Balm can refer to various aromatic resins, plants, ointments, or fragrances that have healing or soothing properties. Learn the different meanings, synonyms, and translations of balm from various sources.