Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun balsam

3 senses of balsam

Sense 1
balsam -- (any seed plant yielding balsam)
       => spermatophyte, phanerogam, seed plant -- (plant that reproduces by means of seeds not spores)

Sense 2
balsam -- (any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes)
       => oleoresin -- (a naturally occurring mixture of a resin and an essential oil; obtained from certain plants)

Sense 3
balsam -- (an ointment containing a fragrant resin)
       => ointment, unction, unguent, balm, salve -- (semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation)