ETYM Latin balsamum the balsam tree or its resin, Greek balsamon. Related to Balm.
Any of various garden plants of the genus Impatiens of the balsam family. They are usually annuals with spurred red or white flowers and pods that burst and scatter their seeds when ripe. In medicine and perfumery, balsam refers to various oily or gummy aromatic plant resins, such as balsam of Peru from the Central American tree Myroxylon pereirae.
1. A fragrant ointment containing a balsam resin.
2. Any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes.
3. Any seed plant yielding balsam. + prikaži više