| 单词 | balm |
| 释义 | balm n. 1. an aromatic ointment for anointing, soothing, or healing. 2. a fragrant and medicinal exudation from certain trees and plants. 3. a healing or soothing influence or consolation. 4. an Asian and N. African tree yielding balm. 5. any aromatic herb, esp. one of the genus Melissa. 6. a pleasant perfume or fragrance. Phrases and idioms balm of Gilead (cf. Jer. 8:22) 1. a a fragrant resin formerly much used as an unguent. b a plant of the genus Commiphora yielding such resin. 2. the balsam fir or poplar. Etymology: ME f. OF ba(s)me f. L balsamum BALSAM |
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