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balmy

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Main Entry:
balmy Listen to the pronunciation of balmy Listen to the pronunciation of balmy
Pronunciation:
\ˈbä-mē, ˈbäl-mē\
Function:
adjective
Inflected Form(s):
balm·i·er; balm·i·est
Date:
15th century
1 a: having the qualities of balm : soothing b: mild 3 <balmy weather>2: crazy, foolish
— balm·i·ly Listen to the pronunciation of balmily \-mə-lē\ adverb
— balm·i·ness Listen to the pronunciation of balminess \-mē-nəs\ noun
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