balsam – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
balsam
n.
aromatic resinous sap; plant or tree which produces balsam
Balsam
Balsam (also:
turpentine) is the
resinous exudate (or sap), which forms on certain kinds of trees and shrubs. Balsam (from
Hebrew bosem בֹּשֶׂם, "spice", "perfume") owes its name to the biblical
Balm of Gilead.
balsam
Noun
1. any seed plant yielding balsam
(hypernym) spermatophyte, phanerogam, seed plant
2. any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes
(hypernym) oleoresin
(hyponym) tolu, balsam of tolu, tolu balsam
3. a fragrant ointment containing a balsam resin
(hypernym) ointment, unction, unguent, balm, salve
Balsam (der)
nm.
balm, ointment, lotion, cream; remedy, soothing medication, healing ointment
balsar
v.
bark, yelp, yap
