balsam

noun

bal·sam ˈbȯl-səm

: 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

: a preparation containing resinous substances and having a balsamic odor

: a balsam-yielding tree

especially : balsam fir

: impatiens

especially : a common garden ornamental (Impatiens balsamina)

: balm sense 5

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Other notes include Lebanese Neroli and Italian Mandarin, as well as amber and balsam tones of myrrh and benzoin and vanilla and musk notes. —

Allyson Portee, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023 Natural ingredients like stimulating eucalyptus, refreshing birch leaf, and soothing Canadian balsam leave skin refreshed and enlivened. —

Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Sep. 2022 A touch of oud moves into the base and pairs with Peruvian balsam and spice. —

Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022 Formulated with a unique combination of jasmine, evernyl and fir balsam, Sweven by Oakcha is designed to evoke the enchanting forests of England. —

Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Dec. 2022 Firs such as Canaan, balsam, noble and concolor retain their needles the longest and make great cut trees. —

Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2022 The candles at Trader Joe’s are beloved for their portability, lead-free cotton wicks (which burn for up to 20 hours), and fresh scents like peony blossom, cedar balsam, and Honeycrisp apple. —

Hollyanna Mccollom, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2023 Herbaceous notes of coriander, bay leaf, and patchouli blend with tonka bean and Peru balsam to create an elegant aroma that’s a perfect fit. —

Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2022 In 2019, the state Legislature updated the law that required buyers of balsam boughs to obtain a DNR license. —

Tony Kennedy, Star Tribune, 22 Oct. 2020 See More

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