balm
any of various oily, fragrant, resinous substances, often of medicinal value, exuding from certain plants, especially tropical trees of the genus Commiphora.
a plant or tree yielding such a substance.
any aromatic or fragrant ointment.
aromatic fragrance; sweet odor: the balm of orange blossoms.
any of various aromatic plants of the mint family, especially those of the genus Melissa, as M. officinalis(lemon balm ), having ovate lemon-scented leaves used as a seasoning.
anything that heals, soothes, or mitigates pain: the balm of friendship in troubled times.
Origin of balm
1Other words for balm
Other words from balm
- balmlike, adjective
Words that may be confused with balm
- balm , bomb
Words Nearby balm
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How to use balm in a sentence
Whenever stress strikes, they’ll be ready to gently massage their head, neck, face, shoulders, or anywhere else that could use a cooling balm.
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The Best Adventure Travel Books of 2020 | Heather Greenwood Davis | December 15, 2020 | Outside OnlineThis consistent practice has offered a balm and a conscious choice to alter my perspective.
How parents are turning toward gratitude in the pandemic | Rudri Bhatt Patel | December 10, 2020 | Washington PostAleta Burchyski, copy editorI love gifting fancy lip balm—it’s something that everyone needs but few will buy for themselves.
The energy capsules include organic beet and maca powder as well as organic matcha tea, while the sleep capsules include organic lemon balm and goji berries—and neither capsule is habit-forming.
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On her new lip balm collection, what Tyra taught her and how being a mom inspires her management decisions.
Before long, they began making shoe polish and, the big moneymaker: lip balm.
Burt’s Bees Co-Founder Burt Shavitz on the Doc ‘Burt’s Buzz,’ and Losing Millions | Marlow Stern | September 11, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThey introduced the lip balm, a combination of beeswax and sweet almond oil, in 1991.
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But what about odd concoctions we could have done without, like Cheetos lip balm?
Every word that now fell from the agitated Empress was balm to the affrighted nerves of her daughter.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterThis information was balm to Louis, as it seemed to promise a peaceful termination to so threatening an affair.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterThe effect was that of a bird of Paradise bringing balm to our overwrought nerves.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian HamiltonThe little foolish words, so sweetly commonplace, fell like balm upon an open wound.
The Wave | Algernon BlackwoodShe felt a great sense of relief, as if a balm were laid at evening upon the morning's wound.
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British Dictionary definitions for balm
/ (bɑːm) /
any of various oily aromatic resinous substances obtained from certain tropical trees and used for healing and soothing: See also balsam (def. 1)
any plant yielding such a substance, esp the balm of Gilead
something comforting or soothing: soft music is a balm
any aromatic or oily substance used for healing or soothing
Also called: lemon balm an aromatic Eurasian herbaceous plant, Melissa officinalis, having clusters of small fragrant white two-lipped flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates)
a pleasant odour
Origin of balm
1Derived forms of balm
- balmlike, adjective
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