balsem

Meaning

Noun

balsam, balm

Verb

1. (first-person, form-of, indicative, present, singular) inflection of balsemen:
2. (form-of, indicative, present, second-person, singular) inflection of balsemen:
3. (form-of, imperative) inflection of balsemen:

balsemen

1. (transitive) to embalm, treat a corpse in order to prevent decomposition long-term
2. (transitive) to treat with a balm
3. (figuratively, transitive) to soften, physically or emotionally

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Concepts

balsam

balm

salve

ointment

lotion

cream

unction

unguent

Canada balsam

Synonyms

pommade

zalf

balsemien

smeersel

springzaad

balsemboom

Translations

Balsam

baume

bálsamo

balsamo

βάλσαμο

bálsamo

unguento

pommade

ungüento

pomata

bàlsam

Trost

crème

مرهم

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbɑl.səm/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch: balsame

In summary

From Middle Dutch balsame, from Latin balsamum, from Ancient Greek βάλσαμον (bálsamon). Doublet of bisam.