·noun A species of tree (Abies balsamea).
II. Balsam ·noun Anything that heals, soothes, or restores.
III. Balsam ·noun A resin containing more or less of an essential or volatile oil.
IV. Balsam ·noun An annual garden plant (Impatiens balsamina) with beautiful flowers; balsamine.
V. Balsam ·vt To treat or anoint with balsam; to relieve, as with balsam; to render balsamic.