Balsam

Meaning

a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin

An aromatic resinous substance or plant used for healing or soothing.

Example Sentences

The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.

The tree produced a fragrant balsam used in medicine.

Synonyms

impatiens, touch-me-not, resin, ointment, balm, extract, fragrance

Entry 1

impatiens, touch-me-not

Entry 2

resin, ointment, balm, extract, fragrance

Antonyms

toxin, irritant

Collocations

garden balsam, balsam flowers, balsam plant, evening balsam, balsam tree, balsam extract, balsam fragrance, healing balsam

Entry 1

garden balsam, balsam flowers, balsam plant, evening balsam

Entry 2

balsam tree, balsam extract, balsam fragrance, healing balsam