balsam

balsam
[ˈbɔːlsəm, ˈbɒl-]
noun
  1. [mass noun]an aromatic resinous substance, such as balm, exuded by various trees and shrubs and used as a base for certain fragrances and medical preparations[count noun]
    (从树脂中提炼,用于制药和香料)香脂
    ■[count noun]an aromatic ointment or other resinous medicinal or cosmetic preparation
    香膏;药膏
    ■[count noun]a tree or shrub which yields balsam
    香脂树
  2. a herbaceous plant cultivated for its helmeted flowers, which are typically pink or purple
    凤仙花
  3. Genus Impatiens, family Balsaminaceae: several species, including garden balsam (I. balsamina) and Himalayan balsam (I. glandulifera), which is naturalized in Europe and North America
    凤仙花属,凤仙花科:数种,包括凤仙花(拉丁名I. balsamina)有腺凤仙花(拉丁名I. glandulifera)
派生
balsamic
[-ˈsamɪk]
adjective
语源
  1. Old English , via Latin from Greek balsamon
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