Definition of balsam

• n. - A resin containing more or less of an essential or volatile oil.
• n. - A species of tree (Abies balsamea).
• n. - An annual garden plant (Impatiens balsamina) with beautiful flowers; balsamine.
• n. - Anything that heals, soothes, or restores.
• v. t. - To treat or anoint with balsam; to relieve, as with balsam; to render balsamic.
• n. - A resin containing more or less of an essential or volatile oil.
• n. - A species of tree (Abies balsamea).
• n. - An annual garden plant (Impatiens balsamina) with beautiful flowers; balsamine.
• n. - Anything that heals, soothes, or restores.
• v. t. - To treat or anoint with balsam; to relieve, as with balsam; to render balsamic.