Main Entry: balm

Pronunciation: \ˈbä(l)m\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English basme, baume, from Anglo-French, from Latin balsamum balsam

Date: 13th century

1 : a balsamic resin; especially : one from small tropical evergreen trees (genus Commiphora of the family Burseraceae)
2 : an aromatic preparation (as a healing ointment)
3 : any of several aromatic plants of the mint family; especially : lemon balm
4 : a spicy aromatic odor
5 : a soothing restorative agency