World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesbaume
Pronunciation / Transliteration: bohm
"Ce baume est idéal pour soigner les gerçures."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A fragrant ointment or preparation used to heal or soothe the skin.
"She applied a soothing lip balm to protect her chapped lips from the cold wind." - 2
Something that comforts, heals, or relieves emotional pain and distress.
"Music was a soothing balm to his troubled and exhausted mind."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word originates from the Middle English 'balme', which contracted from 'balsamte' and ultimately derives from the Greek 'balsamōnon' and Hebrew 'bosem' meaning spice or perfume. Over centuries, the meaning shifted from aromatic resin used for healing to any soothing ointment or comforting influence.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Balm" is said worldwide
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baume
Transliteration: bohm
"Ce baume est idéal pour soigner les gerçures."
Balsam
Transliteration: bal-zam
"Der Balsam hat seiner wunden Haut sehr geholfen."
balsamo
Transliteration: bal-sa-mo
"Questo balsamo è perfetto per le labbra screpolate."
bálsamo
Transliteration: bal-sa-mo
"Sus palabras fueron un bálsamo para mi dolor."
bálsamo
Transliteration: baw-za-mu
"O creme funcionou como um bálsamo para a pele irritada."
मरहम
Transliteration: marham
"उसकी ठंडी आवाज़ मेरे मन के लिए एक मरهم थी।"
软膏
Transliteration: ruǎn g膏
"这是一种能舒缓皮肤的草本软膏。"
밤
Transliteration: bam
"이 립밤은 입술을 촉촉하게 유지해 줍니다."
バーム
Transliteration: bāmu
"乾燥した肌に保湿バームを塗りました。"
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