1. basil balm(n = noun.plant) monarda clinopodia - perennial herb of North America (New York to Illinois and mountains of Alaska) having aromatic leaves and clusters of yellowish-pink balls;
is a kind of monarda, wild bergamot
2. basil balm(n = noun.plant) acinos arvensis, basil thyme, mother of thyme, satureja acinos - fragrant European mint having clusters of small violet-and-white flowers; naturalized especially in eastern North America;
is a kind of herb, herbaceous plant
is a member of acinos, genus acinos
balm, balm of gilead, basil, basil mint, basil of caesarea, basil the great, basil thyme, bee balm, common basil, field balm, garden balm, horse balm, lemon balm, lip balm, molucca balm, st. basil, st. basil the great, sweet balm, sweet basil, wild basil