English Dictionary

balm

/bɑːm/

noun

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. / A plant or tree yielding such substance.

She applied a soothing balm to her sunburned skin.

意味（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.

意味（2）

A plant or tree yielding such substance.

意味（3）

Any soothing oil or lotion, especially an aromatic one.

意味（4）

(figuratively) Something soothing.

Classical music is a sweet balm for our sorrows.

意味（5）

The lemon balm, Melissa officinalis

意味（6）

Any of a number of other aromatic herbs with a similar citrus-like scent, such as bee balm and horse balm.