balm (redirected from balms)

balm (bahm)

1. a soothing or healing medicine.

2. balsam.

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lemon balm , sweet balm a preparation of the fresh or dried herb of Melissa officinalis, or the volatile oil; used for nervousness and insomnia, as a homeopathic preparation for menstrual irregularities, and in folk medicine.

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balm (bäm)

n.

1. An aromatic salve or oil.

2. A soothing, healing, or comforting agent.

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balm,

n a healing or comforting ointment.

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balm

1. a balsam.

2. a soothing or healing medicine.