nounπShareAny of various aromatic resins exuded from certain plants, especially trees of the genus Commiphora of Africa, Arabia and India and Myroxylon of South America."The herbalist used frankincense balm to soothe the child's scraped knee. "plantsubstancematerialchemistrynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA plant or tree yielding such substance."The herbalist used balm from the mountain to make a soothing ointment. "plantsubstancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny soothing oil or lotion, especially an aromatic one."There is a balm in Gilead... (Spiritual)"medicinesubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething soothing."Classical music is a sweet balm for our sorrows."medicinesensationmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe lemon balm, Melissa officinalis"My grandmother used lemon balm to make a calming tea. "plantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of a number of other aromatic herbs with a similar citrus-like scent, such as bee balm and horse balm."My grandmother grows lemon balm and bee balm; she says the scent of the balm in her garden always makes her feel calm. "plantmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo anoint with balm, or with anything medicinal."The mother balmed her son's scraped knee with antiseptic cream. "medicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo soothe; to mitigate.""Listening to calming music can balm my stress after a long day at work." "mindemotionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
