balm — a sweet-smelling oil or ointment used to heal or soothe the skin
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sweet-smelling oil or ointment used to heal or soothe the skin
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɑːm/
Korean meaning: 피부를 치유하거나 진정시키는 향기로운 연고, 향유
Korean pronunciation: **밤**
Example Sentences
- After the breakup, chocolate ice cream became her emotional balm.
- The tiger balm worked wonders on his sore muscles.
- Her grandmother's homemade balm could cure anything from cuts to heartbreak.
balm
NOUN//bɑːm//
a sweet-smelling oil or ointment used to heal or soothe the skin
Gentle hands apply healing balm to soothe irritated red skin
Under the palm, healing balm brings perfect calm.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'baume', derived from Latin 'balsamum', which came from Greek 'bálsamon'. The word ultimately traces back to Semitic languages where it referred to the balsam plant and its fragrant resin.
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📝Examples
“After the breakup, chocolate ice cream became her emotional balm.”
“The tiger balm worked wonders on his sore muscles.”
“Her grandmother's homemade balm could cure anything from cuts to heartbreak.”
“The moisturizing balm kept his lips soft during winter.”
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