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balm
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balm
(noun)
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balm
/
ˈ
bɑːm/
noun
plural
balms
balm
/
ˈ
bɑːm/
noun
plural
balms
Learner's definition of BALM
1
[
count, noncount
]
:
an oily substance that has a pleasant smell and that is used for healing, smoothing, or protecting the skin
2
[
singular
]
:
something that gives comfort or support
Art can be a
balm
to the soul.
She shows that laughter is a
balm
for difficult times.
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