Definition of balm

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Balm (n.) An aromatic plant of the genus Melissa.

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Opobalsamum :: Opobalsamum (n.) The old name of the aromatic resinous juice of the Balsamodendron opobalsamum, now commonly called balm of Gilead. See under Balm..
Mummy :: Mummy (n.) A dead body embalmed and dried after the manner of the ancient Egyptians; also, a body preserved, by any means, in a dry state, from the process of putrefaction..
Embalm :: Embalm (v. t.) To preserve from decay or oblivion as if with balm; to perpetuate in remembrance.
Embalm :: Embalm (v. t.) To anoint all over with balm; especially, to preserve from decay by means of balm or other aromatic oils, or spices; to fill or impregnate (a dead body), with aromatics and drugs that it may resist putrefaction..
Balm :: Balm (n.) An aromatic plant of the genus Melissa.
Mummy :: Mummy (v. t.) To embalm; to mummify.
Balmoral :: Balmoral (n.) A long woolen petticoat, worn immediately under the dress..
Embalmed :: Embalmed (imp. & p. p.) of Embal.
Balm :: Balm (v. i.) To anoint with balm, or with anything medicinal. Hence: To soothe; to mitigate..
Tacamahaca :: Tacamahaca (n.) Any tree yielding tacamahac resin, especially, in North America, the balsam poplar, or balm of Gilead (Populus balsamifera)..
Balmy :: Balmy (a.) Having the qualities of balm; odoriferous; aromatic; assuaging; soothing; refreshing; mild.
Mummy :: Mummy (n.) A gummy liquor that exudes from embalmed flesh when heated; -- formerly supposed to have magical and medicinal properties.
Embalm :: Embalm (v. t.) To fill or imbue with sweet odor; to perfume.
Balmy :: Balmy (a.) Full of barm or froth; in a ferment.
Balmily :: Balmily (adv.) In a balmy manner.
Balmy :: Balmy (a.) Producing balm.
Balm :: Balm (n.) Anything that heals or that mitigates pain.
Melissa :: Melissa (n.) A genus of labiate herbs, including the balm, or bee balm (Melissa officinalis)..
Cerement :: Cerement (n.) A cerecloth used for the special purpose of enveloping a dead body when embalmed.
Imbalm :: Imbalm (v. t.) See Embalm.
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