noun [U,C,usually sing.]
1 (also balsam) oil with a pleasant smell that is obtained from some types of trees and plants, used in the past to help heal wounds, for example
2 a liquid, cream, etc. that has a pleasant smell and is used to make wounds less painful or skin softer:
He used a skin balm after shaving.
3 (literary) something that makes you feel calm or relaxed:
The gentle music was a balm to his spirit.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
This word also appears under other sources in Lughet's collection — see the list below.
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