Definition of "balsam" in English

noun

1. (chiefly UK) A sweet-smelling oil or resin derived from various plants.

2. (chiefly UK) A plant or tree yielding such substance.

3. (chiefly UK) A soothing ointment.

4. (chiefly UK, figuratively) Something soothing.

   • Classical music is a sweet balsam for our sorrows

5. A flowering plant of the genus Impatiens.

6. The balsam family of flowering plants (Balsaminaceae), which includes Impatiens and Hydrocera.

7. A balsam fir Abies balsamea.

8. Canada balsam, a turpentine obtained from the resin of balsam fir.

verb

1. (transitive) To treat or anoint with balsam.