A surname from German.

(chiefly UK) A sweet-smelling oil or resin derived from various plants. / (chiefly UK) A plant or tree yielding such substance. / (chiefly UK) A soothing ointment.

(transitive) To treat or anoint with balsam.

Producing balsam. / Having the health-giving properties of balsam; soothing, restorative. / Having the pleasant odour of balsam; balmy, fragrant.

A balsamic vinegar.

plural of balsam

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of balsam

Having the quality of balsam; containing balsam; balsamic.

The act of imparting balsamic properties. / The art or process of embalming.

present participle of balsam