friar's balsam

noun

An alcoholic solution of benzoin, styrax, tolu balsam, and aloes, used as an inhalant and to treat damaged skin.

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Meanings

nounfriar's balsam (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineAn alcoholic solution of benzoin, styrax, tolu balsam, and aloes, used as an inhalant and to treat damaged skin.

Translations

Greek βάμμα βενζοΐνης
  • βάμμα βενζοΐνης (vámma venzoḯnis)an alcoholic solution of benzoin, styrax, tolu balsam, and aloes
Irish balsam na manach
  • balsam na manachan alcoholic solution of benzoin, styrax, tolu balsam, and aloes
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APA

friar's balsam. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/friar's%20balsam

MLA

“friar's balsam.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/friar's%20balsam. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “friar's balsam,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/friar's%20balsam.

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