Definition of balsam

balsamnoun

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/ˈbɔːlsəm//ˈbɔːlsəm/

The word "balsam" originated from the Arabic word "balasām" which was adapted from the Greek word "βαλσάμου" (balsamō), meaning "ointment" or "salve". In ancient times, balsam was a fragrant resin obtained from the Boswellia tree, primarily found in Egypt, Arabia, and other parts of the Near East. The ancient Greeks and Romans used the resin as a healing balm and perfume, and they also praised it for its soothing fragrance. They named it "balsam" because of its therapeutic properties, which were believed to balance all four bodily humorors (black bile, yellow bile, phlegm, and blood). The word "balsam" came to be associated with various substances that had a similar balm-like quality, such as essential oils, gums, and tars, leading to its use as a generic term for healing ointments and aromatic therapeutic substances.

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oil with a pleasant smell that is obtained from some types of trees and plants, used in the past to help heal wounds (= make them better), for example

ví dụ như dầu có mùi dễ chịu thu được từ một số loại cây và thực vật, trước đây được sử dụng để giúp chữa lành vết thương (= làm cho chúng tốt hơn)

any plant or tree from which balm is obtained

bất kỳ loại cây hoặc cây nào có được dưỡng chất

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