balsem

Definitions of balsem
  1. noun
    an ointment containing a fragrant resin
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    type of:
    balsemgeur, crème, melis, melisse, smeerseltje, trekzalf, wondzalf, zalf, zalfolie
    semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
  2. noun
    any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes
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    balsemgeur, melis, melisse
    any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing
    perubalsem
    dark brown syrupy balsam from the Peruvian balsam tree used especially in dressing wounds and treating certain skin diseases
  3. noun
    the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
    synonyms: geruststelling, opbeuring, soelaas, solaas, troost, vertroosting
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    type of:
    geruststelling
    assistance in time of difficulty
  4. noun
    the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
    synonyms: opbeuring, soelaas, solaas, troost, vertroosting
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    types:
    lichtzijde, zonkant, zonzijde
    a consoling aspect of a difficult situation
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