balsam

bal·sam

noun \ˈbȯl-səm\

Definition of BALSAM

1

a : an aromatic and usually oily and resinous substance flowing from various plants; especially : any of several resinous substances containing benzoic or cinnamic acid and used especially in medicine b : a preparation containing resinous substances and having a balsamic odor

2

: a balsam-yielding tree

3

: balm 3

—bal·sam·ic \bȯl-ˈsam-ik\ adjective