English noun: basil balm | |||
1. | basil balm (plant) perennial herb of North America (New York to Illinois and mountains of Alaska) having aromatic leaves and clusters of yellowish-pink balls | ||
Synonyms | Monarda clinopodia | ||
Broader (hypernym) | monarda, wild bergamot | ||
2. | basil balm (plant) fragrant European mint having clusters of small violet-and-white flowers; naturalized especially in eastern North America | ||
Synonyms | Acinos arvensis, basil thyme, mother of thyme, Satureja acinos | ||
Broader (hypernym) | herb, herbaceous plant | ||
Member meronym | Acinos, genus Acinos | ||