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balsam

bal.sam \'bo.l-s*m\ \bo.l-'sam-ik\ n [L balsamum] 1a: an aromatic and usu. 
   oily and resinous substance flowing from various p lants; esp : any of 
   several resinous substances benzoic or cinnamic acid and used esp. in 
   medicine 1b: a preparation containing resinous substances and having a 
   balsamic odor  2a: a balsam-yielding tree  2b: IMPATIENS; esp : a common 
   garden ornamental (Impatiens  balsamina) 3: BALM  - bal.sam.ic aj