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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024bal•sam (bôl′səm),USA pronunciation n. - any of various fragrant exudations from certain trees, esp. trees of the genus Commiphora, as balm-of-Gilead. Cf. balm (def. 1).
- the similar products yielded by the leguminous trees Myroxylon pereirae and M. balsamum, of South America. Cf. Peru balsam, tolu.
- oleoresin (def. 1).
- any of certain transparent turpentines, as Canada balsam.
- a plant or tree yielding a balsam.
- See balsam fir.
- any of several plants belonging to the genus Impatiens, as I. balsamina, a common garden annual. Cf. balsam family.
- any aromatic ointment for ceremonial or medicinal use.
- any agency that heals, soothes, or restores:the balsam of understanding and appreciation.
- Greek bálsamon. See balm
- Latin balsamum
- bef. 1000; Middle English balsamum, balsaum, Old English balzaman
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: balsam /ˈbɔːlsəm/ n - 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
- any of various similar substances used as medicinal or ceremonial ointments
- any of certain aromatic resinous turpentines
See also Canada balsam - any plant yielding balsam
- Also called: busy Lizzie any of several balsaminaceous plants of the genus Impatiens, esp I. balsamina, cultivated for its brightly coloured flowers
- anything healing or soothing
Etymology: 15th Century: from Latin balsamum, from Greek balsamon, from Hebrew bāśām spicebalsamic /bɔːlˈsæmɪk/ adj |