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βάλσαμο — meaning in English

valsamo

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English meaning

  • balsam noun A sweet-smelling oil or resin taken from various plants.
  • salve noun A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.

Senses

βάλσαμο is used for these senses in English:

  • St. John's wort Any of several plants, of the genus Hypericum, especially Hypericum perforatum, that have yellow flowers and traditionally ward off evil.
  • salve An ointment, cream, or balm with soothing, healing, or calming effects.
  • salve Any remedy or action that soothes or heals.

balsam — full definition

  1. noun A sweet-smelling oil or resin taken from various plants.
  2. noun A flowering plant of the genus Impatiens.
  3. noun A soothing ointment.

salve — full definition

  1. noun A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.
  2. verb To soothe or ease something, especially a troubled conscience or feeling.
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