Word: Balm
How to pronounce: bɑːm
Noun
Definitions:
1. A fragrant ointment or preparation used to heal or soothe the skin.
Example sentences: "A skin balm for use after shaving"
2. A tree which yields a fragrant resinous substance, especially one used in medicine.
Example sentences: "A typical nest thus pointed out by an over-obliging bird was saddled neatly on a horizontal limb of a balm tree at the height of about 30 feet from the ground and the ever-present lake."
3. A bushy herb of the mint family, with leaves smelling and tasting of lemon.Used in names of other aromatic herbs of the mint family, e.g. bee balm.
Example sentences: "Growing my own fresh herbs saves me easily $35-50 per year… I grow my own oregano, basil, lemon balm, lemon thyme, chives, sage, and cilantro."
Synonyms:
balsam
salve
baume
ointment
unguent
Derivations:
balmy
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Balm in Other Languages...
Spanish: Bálsamo
German: Balsam
French: Baume
Italian: Balsamo
Turkish: Krem
