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  any of several plants of the genus Commiphora, especially C. opobalsamum and C. meccanensis, which yield a fragrant oleoresin. Also called Mecca balsam. the resin itself, a turbid yellow, green, or brownish-red water-insoluble gluey liquid, used chiefly in perfumery. a hybrid North American poplar, Populus gileadensis, cultivated as a shade tree. noun any of several […]

• Balm

  any of various oily, fragrant, resinous substances, often of medicinal value, exuding from certain plants, especially tropical trees of the genus Commiphora. a plant or tree yielding such a substance. any aromatic or fragrant ointment. aromatic fragrance; sweet odor: the balm of orange blossoms. any of various aromatic plants of the mint family, especially those […]

• Balmoral

  a colored woolen petticoat, formerly worn under a skirt and draped so that portions of it could be seen. (lowercase). Also called bal. an ankle-high shoe, laced in front. a brimless Scottish cap with a flat top that projects all around the head. Contemporary Examples The corgis are an integral part of royal holidays, and […]

• Balmacaan

  a loose-fitting, somewhat flared, single-breasted overcoat, often of tweed and having raglan sleeves, originally worn by men. Historical Examples There was the balmacaan coat and the round plush hat; and to Patsy, impulsive and heart-strong, it sufficed. Seven Miles to Arden Ruth Sawyer He wore a balmacaan of Scotch tweed and carried a round, plush […]

• Balmain

  Pierre (Alexandre) [pyer a-lek-sahn-druh] /pyɛr a lɛkˈsɑ̃ drə/ (Show IPA), 1914–82, French fashion designer. Contemporary Examples There were no Balmain buckles, no Alexander Wang-style cutout dresses, not even a one-shoulder number by Obama favorite Jason Wu. The White House Goes Glam Rebecca Dana November 23, 2009 Goofy has shed his passé pants and turtleneck for […]

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