🌿balsam

noun
/ˈbɔːlsəm/

Meaning

An aromatic resinous substance or plant used for healing or soothing.
a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin

Example Sentences

The tree produced a fragrant balsam used in medicine.

The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.

Synonyms

resin, ointment, balm, extract, fragrance, impatiens, touch-me-not
Entry 1
resin, ointment, balm, extract, fragrance
Entry 2
impatiens, touch-me-not

Antonyms

toxin, irritant

Collocations

balsam tree, balsam extract, balsam fragrance, healing balsam, garden balsam, balsam flowers, balsam plant, evening balsam
Entry 1
balsam tree, balsam extract, balsam fragrance, healing balsam
Entry 2
garden balsam, balsam flowers, balsam plant, evening balsam

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