Перевод: с английского на все языки

со всех языков на английский

healing balm

См. также в других словарях:

  • balm — [bäm; ] occas. [ bälm] n. [ME baume < OFr basme < L balsamum, balsam < Gr balsamon < Sem (cf. Heb basam, Ar bašām] 1. an aromatic gum resin obtained from certain trees and plants (esp. genus Commiphora of the bursera family) and used… …   English World dictionary

  • balm — early 13c., basme, aromatic substance made from resins and oils, from O.Fr. basme (Mod.Fr. baume), from L. balsamum, from Gk. balsamon balsam, from Heb. basam spice, related to Aramaic busma, Arabic basham balsam, spice, perfume. Spelling… …   Etymology dictionary

  • balm — is pronounced bahm, and is most commonly used in its figurative meaning ‘a healing or soothing influence or consolation’ (e.g. a balm to the senses). Originally it meant a fragrant medicinal liquid exuded from certain trees …   Modern English usage

  • balm of Gilead — n. 〚in allusion to Jer. 8:22〛 1. a) a small evergreen tree (Commiphora opobalsamum) of the bursera family native to Asia and Africa b) the resinous juice of this tree, used in ancient times in an aromatic ointment 2. anything healing or soothing… …   Universalium

  • balm of Gilead — n. [in allusion to Jer. 8:22] 1. a) a small evergreen tree (Commiphora opobalsamum) of the bursera family native to Asia and Africa b) the resinous juice of this tree, used in ancient times in an aromatic ointment 2. anything healing or soothing… …   English World dictionary

  • balm — n. 1) to apply a balm 2) a healing, soothing balm * * * [bɑːm] soothing balm a healing to apply a balm …   Combinatory dictionary

  • Balm of Gilead — For literary mentions of balm in Gilead or balm of Gilead , see Balsam of Mecca. For other uses, see Balm of Gilead (disambiguation). Balm of Gilead is a healing compound (a balm) made from the resinous gum of the North American tree species… …   Wikipedia

  • balm — n. 1 an aromatic ointment for anointing, soothing, or healing. 2 a fragrant and medicinal exudation from certain trees and plants. 3 a healing or soothing influence or consolation. 4 an Asian and N. African tree yielding balm. 5 any aromatic herb …   Useful english dictionary

  • balm — 1. SYN: balsam. 2. An ointment, especially a fragrant one. 3. A soothing application. [L. balsamum, fr. G. balsamon, the balsam tree] b. of Gilead an oleoresin from Commiphora opobalsamum (family Burseraceae), probably the myrrh of the Bible;… …   Medical dictionary

  • balm — Synonyms and related words: Mentholatum, Vaseline, aid, allay, alleviative, alleviator, alterative, ambergris, ambrosia, analeptic, anodyne, aroma, aromatic, aromatic gum, aromatic water, assistance, assuager, attar, attar of roses, balm of… …   Moby Thesaurus

  • balm — noun Etymology: Middle English basme, baume, from Anglo French, from Latin balsamum balsam Date: 13th century 1. a balsamic resin; especially one from small tropical evergreen trees (genus Commiphora of the family Burseraceae) 2. an aromatic …   New Collegiate Dictionary

Поделиться ссылкой на выделенное

Прямая ссылка:
Нажмите правой клавишей мыши и выберите «Копировать ссылку»