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/bɑːm/
noun

IPA: /bɑːm/

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The correct spelling is balm. Any of various aromatic resins exuded from certain plants, especially trees of the genus Commiphora of Africa, Arabia and India and Myroxylon of South America. For example: "There is a balm in Gilead... (Spiritual)"

Usage Examples

There is a balm in Gilead... (Spiritual)

Classical music is a sweet balm for our sorrows.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Any of various aromatic resins exuded from certain plants, especially trees of the genus Commiphora of Africa, Arabia and India and Myroxylon of South America.
  2. 2.A plant or tree yielding such substance.
  3. 3.Any soothing oil or lotion, especially an aromatic one.
  4. 4.Something soothing.
  5. 5.The lemon balm, Melissa officinalis

verb

  1. 1.To anoint with balm, or with anything medicinal.
  2. 2.To soothe; to mitigate.

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