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1.nounAny of various aromatic resins exuded from certain plants, especially trees of the genus Commiphora of Africa, Arabia and India and Myroxylon of South America.
2.nounA plant or tree yielding such substance.
3.nounAny soothing oil or lotion, especially an aromatic one."There is a balm in Gilead... (Spiritual)"
4.nounSomething soothing."Classical music is a sweet balm for our sorrows."
5.nounThe lemon balm, Melissa officinalis
6.nounAny of a number of other aromatic herbs with a similar citrus-like scent, such as bee balm and horse balm.