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Balm
(French, baume) Contraction of balsam (q.v.). The
Balm of Gilead = the balsam of Gilead.
Is there no balm in Gilead?
Is there no remedy, no consolation, not even in religion?
Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894 More on Balm from Infoplease:
- balm - balm balm, name for any balsam resin and for several plants, e.g., the bee balm.
- balm of Gilead - balm of Gilead balm of Gilead , name for several plants belonging to different taxonomic families. ...
- bee balm - bee balm bee balm, name for several herbs, especially Melissa officinalis and Monarda didyma, both ...
- balm: meaning and definitions - balm: Definition and Pronunciation
- balsam - balsam balsam , fragrant resin obtained from various trees. The true balsams are semisolid and ...
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