Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - balsam
Balsam
balsam
n. 1 any of several aromatic resinous exudations, such as balm, obtained from various trees and shrubs and used as a base for certain fragrances and medical preparations. 2 an ointment, esp. one composed of a substance dissolved in oil or turpentine. 3 any of various trees or shrubs which yield balsam. 4 any of several flowering plants of the genus Impatiens. 5 a healing or soothing agency. Phrases and idioms balsam apple any of various gourdlike plants of the genus Momordica, having warted orange-yellow fruits. balsam fir a N. American tree (Abies balsamea) which yields balsam. balsam poplar any of various N. American poplars, esp. Populus balsamifera, yielding balsam. Derivatives balsamic adj. Etymology: OE f. L balsamum
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noun Etymology: Latin ~um, from Greek ~on, probably of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew bāshām ~ Date: before 12th century 1. an aromatic and usually oily and resinous substance flowing from various plants, a preparation containing resinous substances and having a ~ic odor, 2. a ~-yielding tree, impatiens, balm 5 ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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