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Definition of: balm
(bäm) noun
1. An aromatic, resinous exudation from various trees or shrubs, used as medicine; balsam.
2. Any oily, fragrant, resinous substance.
3. Any tree or shrub yielding such a substance; especially, any tree of the genus Commiphora.
4. Any of various aromatic plants of the genus Melissa, especially M. officinalis.
5. Any pleasing fragrance.
6. Anything that soothes or heals. [<OF basme <L balsamum <Gk. balsamon? <Semitic. Doublet of BALSAM.]
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