Simple Definition of balsam

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balsam

noun

: an oily substance with a pleasant smell that comes from different kinds of plants

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“Balsam.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/balsam. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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