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(1):

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

(2):

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

(3):

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

(4):

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

(5):

(n.) A resin containing more or less of an essential or volatile oil.