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Word: Balsam
Speech Type: Noun
Old English, via Latin from Greek balsamon
ˈbɔːls(ə)m
ˈbɒls(ə)m
an aromatic resinous substance, such as balm, exuded by various trees and shrubs and used as a base for certain fragrances and medical preparations
Short Definition:aromatic resinous substance, such as balm, exuded by various trees and shrubs and used as base for certain fragrances
Examples:- a mixture of olive oil and balsam
- a hair conditioner with protein and balsams
a herbaceous plant cultivated for its helmeted pink or purple flowers.
Short Definition:herbaceous plant cultivated for its helmeted pink or purple flowers
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