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balm

balm [ baam, baalm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. soothing oil: a fragrant oily substance obtained as a resin from various trees. Use: soothing ointments.

2. something that soothes: something that has the effect of calming, soothing, or comforting
balm to his wounded ego

3. nice smell: a pleasant scent ( literary )

4. plant of mint family: a plant of the mint family, e.g. bee balm or horse balm

5. plants 
Same as  lemon balm


[13th century. Via French bame< Latin balsamum (see balsam)]
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