1syllable
balm
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Definitions ofbalm
1noun
- Any of various aromatic resins exuded from certain plants, especially trees of the genus Commiphora of Africa, Arabia and India and Myroxylon of South America.
- A plant or tree yielding such substance.
- Any soothing oil or lotion, especially an aromatic one.
Example: "There is a balm in Gilead... (Spiritual)"
- Something soothing.
Example: "Classical music is a sweet balm for our sorrows."
- The lemon balm, Melissa officinalis
- Any of a number of other aromatic herbs with a similar citrus-like scent, such as bee balm and horse balm.
1verb
- To anoint with balm, or with anything medicinal.
- To soothe; to mitigate.
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