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| balm [ baam, baalm ] |
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1. soothing oil: a fragrant oily substance obtained as a resin from various trees. Use: soothing ointments.
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2. something that soothes: something that has the effect of calming, soothing, or comforting
  balm to his wounded ego
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3. nice smell: a pleasant scent
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literary
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4. plant of mint family: a plant of the mint family, e.g. bee balm or horse balm
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5. plants
Same as lemon balm
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| [13th century. Via French bame< Latin balsamum (see balsam)] |
