Balm (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Related Words

• Balmy (adjective)

Meaning ²

Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Unction
• Ointment
• Salve
• Unguent

Hypernyms

• Curative
• Remedy
• Cure

Hyponyms

• Sacramental Oil
• Balsam
• Arnica
• Carron Oil
• Lip Balm
• Mercurial Ointment
• Zinc Ointment
• Baby Oil
• Cerate
• Chrism
• Chrisom
• Mentholated Salve