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Meaning:

Noun:

  • Any of various aromatic plants of the genus ''Melissa'', such as lemon balm (''Melissa officinalis)'' or bee balm.
  • Any of various resins exuded from certain plants, especially trees of the genus ''Commiphora'' of Africa, Arabia and India and ''Myroxylon'' of South America.
  • Any soothing oil or lotion, especially an aromatic one.
  • A plant or tree yielding such substance.
  • figuratively Something soothing.

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