balsam
noun
1. any seed plant yielding balsam
Definition categories: plant, phanerogam, spermatophyte
2. any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes
Definition categories: substance, oleoresin
3. an ointment containing a fragrant resin
Definition categories: man–made, balm, ointment, salve, unction, unguent
Sentences with balsam as a noun:
- Classical music is a sweet balsam for our sorrows
verb
1. (transitive) To treat or anoint with balsam.