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Noun: balm  baa(l)m
  1. Any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing
     
  2. (medicine) semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
    - ointment, unction, unguent, salve

Derived forms: balms

Type of: balsam, curative, cure, remedy, therapeutic

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