Main Entry: bal·sam

Pronunciation: \ˈbȯl-səm\

Function: noun

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