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balm


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


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