Balsam

Noun

 * 1) A sweet-smelling oil or resin derived from various plants.
 * 2) A plant or tree yielding such substance.
 * 3) A soothing ointment.
 * 4)  Something soothing.
 * ''Classical music is a sweet balsam for our sorrows
 * 1) A flowering plant of the genus Impatiens.
 * 2) A balsam fir.
 * 3) Canada balsam, a turpentine obtained from the resin of balsam fir.

Synonyms

 * balm
 * balm
 * balm
 * balm
 * jewelweed, impatiens, touch-me-not

Thesaurus
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