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friar's balsam

friar's balsam noun: an alcoholic solution of benzoin, styrax, tolu balsam, and aloes, used as an inhalant and to treat damaged skin.

Noun

friar's balsam (uncountable)

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

Questions about friar's balsam

What does friar's balsam mean?
Friar's balsam means an alcoholic solution of benzoin, styrax, tolu balsam, and aloes, used as an inhalant and to treat damaged skin.
What part of speech is friar's balsam?
Friar's balsam is a noun.

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