| 单词 | balsam |
| 释义 | Word Frequency balsam(ˈbɔːlsəm) noun 1. any of various fragrant oleoresins, such as balm or tolu, obtained from any of several trees and shrubs and used as a base for medicines and perfumes 2. any of various similar substances used as medicinal or ceremonial ointments 3. any of certain aromatic resinous turpentines See also Canada balsam 4. any plant yielding balsam 5. Also called: busy Lizzie any of several balsaminaceous plants of the genus Impatiens, esp I. balsamina, cultivated for its brightly coloured flowers 6. anything healing or soothing Derived forms balsamic (bɔːlˈsæmɪk) adjective balsamy (ˈbalsamy) adjective Word origin C15: from Latin balsamum, from Greek balsamon, from Hebrew bāśām spice |
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