Noun: balsam ból-sum
- Any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes
"The aromatherapist used balsam in her healing blend"
- An ointment containing a fragrant resin
"She applied balsam to soothe her chapped lips"
- Any seed plant yielding balsam
"The balsam fir is prized for its aromatic resin"
Derived forms: balsams
Type of: balm, ointment, oleoresin, phanerogam, salve, seed plant, spermatophyte, unction, unguent
Encyclopedia: Balsam, NC