balm
nounmasculine/baɫˈsɐmu/medium
bál·sa·mo
Definition
An aromatic, oily or resinous substance, usually of plant origin, used for perfume, soothing the skin, or treating minor irritations.
She applied a lip balm to her chapped lips.
His kind words were a balm to her troubled mind.
Idiomatic expressions
- a balm for the soul (something that deeply comforts)
Etymology
Do latim 'balsamum', por sua vez do grego 'bálsamon'.