balsam Meaning and Definition
1. n. an ointment containing a fragrant resin
2. n. any seed plant yielding balsam
3. n. any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes
Balsam is the resinous exudate (or sap), which forms on certain kinds of trees and shrubs. Balsam (from Hebrew bosem בֹּשֶׂם, "spice", "perfume") owes its name to the biblical Balm of Gilead.
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