balsam
/ˈbɔːlsəm/
noun
- A fragrant resin obtained from certain trees, used in perfumes, medicines, and varnishes.
- The ancient Egyptians used balsam in their embalming process.
- The sweet smell of balsam filled the room when she opened the bottle.
- This soap is made with natural balsam from fir trees.
- A soothing ointment or lotion, often used to heal or comfort the skin.
- The herbal balsam helped relieve the itching from the bug bite.
- She kept a jar of lip balsam in her bag for dry winter days.
- He applied a healing balsam to the cut on his finger.
- Something that comforts or soothes the mind or spirit.
- The quiet of the forest was a balsam for her anxious mind.
- Music can be a balsam for the soul after a stressful day.
- Her kind words were a balsam to his troubled heart.
- A type of flowering plant, especially Impatiens, also called touch-me-not.
- The balsam flowers bloomed in shades of pink and white.
- Balsam is easy to grow and attracts butterflies to the garden.
- She planted balsam along the garden path for a splash of color.
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