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- [bawl-suh m]
- /ˈbɔl səm/
- /ˈbɒl.səm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bawl-suh m]
- /ˈbɔl səm/
Definitions of balsam word
- uncountable noun balsam Balsam is a sweet-smelling oil that is obtained from certain trees or bushes and used to make medicines and perfumes. 3
- noun balsam any of various fragrant oleoresins, such as balm or tolu, obtained from any of several trees and shrubs and used as a base for medicines and perfumes 3
- noun balsam any of various similar substances used as medicinal or ceremonial ointments 3
- noun balsam any of certain aromatic resinous turpentines 3
- noun balsam any plant yielding balsam 3
- noun balsam any of several balsaminaceous plants of the genus Impatiens, esp I. balsamina, cultivated for its brightly coloured flowers 3
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Origin of balsam
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English balsamum, balsaum, Old English balzaman < Latin balsamum < Greek bálsamon. See balm
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Parts of speech for Balsam
noun
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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balsam popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for balsam
noun balsam
- ointment — a soft, unctuous preparation, often medicated, for application to the skin; unguent.
- potion — a drink or draft, especially one having or reputed to have medicinal, poisonous, or magical powers: a love potion; a sleeping potion.
- salve — a medicinal ointment for healing or relieving wounds and sores.
- lotion — Pharmacology. a liquid, usually aqueous or sometimes alcoholic preparation containing insoluble material in the form of a suspension or emulsion, intended for external application without rubbing, in such skin conditions as itching, infection, allergy, pain, or the like.
- preparation — a proceeding, measure, or provision by which one prepares for something: preparations for a journey.
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