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səm noun
1.
any of various fragrant exudations from certain trees, especially trees of the genus Commiphora, as balm-of-Gilead. Compare balm ( def 1 ).
2.
the similar products yielded by the leguminous trees Myroxylon pereirae and M. balsamum, of South America. Compare Peru balsam, tolu.
3.
oleoresin ( def 1 ).
4.
any of certain transparent turpentines, as Canada balsam.
5.
a plant or tree yielding a balsam.
6.
7.
any of several plants belonging to the genus Impatiens, as I. balsamina, a common garden annual. Compare balsam family.
8.
any aromatic ointment for ceremonial or medicinal use.
9.
any agency that heals, soothes, or restores: the balsam of understanding and appreciation.
Origin:
before 1000; Middle English balsamum, balsaum, Old English balzaman < Latin balsamum < Greek bálsamon. See balm
before 1000; Middle English balsamum, balsaum, Old English balzaman < Latin balsamum < Greek bálsamon. See balm
Related forms
bal·sam·y, adjective
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balsam (ˈbɔːlsəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | 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 |
| 2. | any of various similar substances used as medicinal or ceremonial ointments |
| 3. | See also Canada balsam any of certain aromatic resinous turpentines |
| 4. | any plant yielding balsam |
| 5. | Also called: busy Lizzie any of several balsaminaceous plants of the genus Impatiens, esp I. balsamina, cultivated for its brightly coloured flowers |
| 6. | anything healing or soothing |
| [C15: from Latin balsamum, from Greek balsamon, from Hebrew bāśām spice] | |
| balsamic | |
| —adj | |
| 'balsamy | |
| —adj | |
| balsam (ˈbɔːlsəm) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | 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 |
| 2. | any of various similar substances used as medicinal or ceremonial ointments |
| 3. | See also Canada balsam any of certain aromatic resinous turpentines |
| 4. | any plant yielding balsam |
| 5. | Also called: busy Lizzie any of several balsaminaceous plants of the genus Impatiens, esp I. balsamina, cultivated for its brightly coloured flowers |
| 6. | anything healing or soothing |
| [C15: from Latin balsamum, from Greek balsamon, from Hebrew bāśām spice] | |
| balsamic | |
| —adj | |
| 'balsamy | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
balsam
1570s, "aromatic resin used for healing wounds and soothing pains," from L. balsamum "gum of the balsam tree" (see balm). There is an isolated O.E. reference from c.1000. As a type of flowering plant of the Impatiens family, it is attested from 1741.
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Science Dictionary
balsam  (bôl'səm) Pronunciation Key
Any of several aromatic resins that flow from certain plants and that contain considerable amounts of benzoic acid, cinnamic acid, or both, or their esters. Balsams are used in perfumes and medicines. |
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Example sentences
It's the same quality and flavor profile as balsamic vinegar and costs one-fifth as much.
When it comes to vinegar, balsamic gets all the attention.
De-glaze pan with balsamic vinegar and remove from heat.
Remove from oven, sprinkle with parsley and drizzle with balsamic vinegar if desired.
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