melisse

Definitions of melisse
  1. noun
    semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
    synonyms: balsemgeur, crème, melis, smeerseltje, trekzalf, wondzalf, zalf, zalfolie
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    balsem
    an ointment containing a fragrant resin
    chrisma
    a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam
    kwikzalf
    an ointment containing mercury
    zinkzalf
    an ointment containing zinc that is used to treat certain skin diseases
    type of:
    huismiddel, huismiddeltje, kuur, remedie
    a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
  2. noun
    any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing
    synonyms: balsemgeur, melis
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    balsem
    any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes
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