lemon balm

lem·on balm

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lem-uh n bahm]
- /ˈlɛm ən bɑm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lem-uh n bahm]
- /ˈlɛm ən bɑm/

Definitions of lemon balm words

noun lemon balm any of various oily, fragrant, resinous substances, often of medicinal value, exuding from certain plants, especially tropical trees of the genus Commiphora. 1
noun lemon balm a plant or tree yielding such a substance. 1
noun lemon balm any aromatic or fragrant ointment. 1
noun lemon balm aromatic fragrance; sweet odor: the balm of orange blossoms. 1
noun lemon balm any of various aromatic plants of the mint family, especially those of the genus Melissa, as M. officinalis (lemon balm) having ovate lemon-scented leaves used as a seasoning. 1
noun lemon balm anything that heals, soothes, or mitigates pain: the balm of friendship in troubled times. 1

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Origin of lemon balm

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Lemon balm

noun

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lemon balm popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

lemon balm usage trend in Literature

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