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The correct spelling is balms. 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)"

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

Classical music is a sweet balm for our sorrows.

Definition

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

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