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balm

 

[ bษ‘หm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

healing properties

A fragrant ointment or preparation used to heal or soothe the skin.

Synonyms

cream, ointment, salve

Examples of usage

  • She applied a balm to her sunburned skin.
  • The balm helped reduce the inflammation.
Context #2 | Noun

emotional relief

Something that has a soothing or restorative effect.

Synonyms

comfort, relief, solace

Examples of usage

  • Music can be a balm for the soul.
  • Spending time in nature is a balm for the mind.

Translations

Translations of the word "balm" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bรกlsamo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฐเคนเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Balsam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ balsam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะปัŒะทะฐะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ balsam

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ปŸ่†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท baume

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bรกlsamo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท balsam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ๊ณ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑู‡ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ balzรกm

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ balzam

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฆ™่†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ balzam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ balsam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะปัŒะทะฐะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ–แƒแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ balzam

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bรกlsamo

Etymology

The word 'balm' has roots in Old English 'balm' and Latin 'balsamum', ultimately derived from Greek 'balsamon'. Historically, balm referred to a fragrant resinous substance used for healing. Over time, the term evolved to also signify soothing or healing preparations for both physical and emotional ailments.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,015, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.