1. (n.) A fragrant ointment used as medication; a balm; a resin containing more or less of an essential or volatile oil.

2. (n.) A species of tree (Abies balsamea).

3. (n.) An annual garden plant (Impatiens balsamina) with beautiful flowers; balsamine.

4. (n.) Anything that heals, soothes, or restores.

5. (v. t.) To treat or anoint with balsam; to relieve, as with balsam; to render balsamic.