balm

n.

1. 1. A chiefly Mediterranean perennial herb (Melissa officinalis) in the mint family, grown for its lemon-scented foliage, which is used as a seasoning or for tea. Also called lemon balm.
   2. Any of several related plants in the mint family, such as the bee balm and the horse balm.
2. Any of various aromatic resins exuded from several trees and shrubs, especially the balm of Gilead (Commiphora) and related plants.
3. An aromatic salve or oil.
4. A pleasing aromatic fragrance.
5. A soothing, healing, or comforting agent or quality.

[Middle English baume, balsam, from Old French basme, from Latin balsamum. See balsam.]

A herb (Melissa officinalis) with hairy leaves and a lemon scent, therefore often known as lemon balm. Used for its flavour in fruit salads, sweet or savoury sauces, etc., as well as for preparation of herb teas. Claimed to have calming medicinal properties; it is rich in tannins.

verb

To make or become calm: allay, becalm, calm (down), lull, quiet, settle, still, tranquilize. See calm/agitation.

n

Definition: comfort
Antonyms: irritant

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1. a balsam.
2. a soothing or healing medicine.

IN BRIEF: n. - Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation; Any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing.

Tutor's tip: "Balm" is a soothing, healing lotion, and "barm" is the yeast formed during alcohol fermentation. A "bomb" is an explosive weapon, and a "bombe" is a frozen dessert.

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Dansk (Danish)
n. - balsam

Nederlands (Dutch)
balsem, balsemboom/ -geur, balsemen, lenigen

Français (French)
n. - baume, (Bot) mélisse officinale, citronnelle

Deutsch (German)
n. - Balsam

Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - βάλσαμο, καταπραϋντικό

Italiano (Italian)
balsamo

Português (Portuguese)
n. - bálsamo (m), erva-cidreira (Bot.), lenitivo (m)

Русский (Russian)
бальзам

Español (Spanish)
n. - bálsamo

Svenska (Swedish)
n. - balsam, lindring

中文（简体）(Chinese (Simplified))
香油, 安慰物, 香膏

中文（繁體）(Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 香油, 安慰物, 香膏

한국어 (Korean)
n. - 향유, 서양박하, 진통제

日本語 (Japanese)
n. - 香油, 鎮痛剤, 慰め, 芳香, バルサム

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(الاسم) بلسم‏

עברית (Hebrew)
n. - ‮צרי, תרופה מרגיעה‬

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