Definition of "balm"
- noun
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.
Something soothing.
Any of various aromatic plants of the genus Melissa, such as lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) or bee balm.
- verb
To anoint with balm, or with anything medicinal.
To soothe; to mitigate.
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