orange balsam
- noun
- /ˈɔrɪndʒ ˈbɔlsəm/
- US
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bálsamo naranja
- The wetland was carpeted with vibrant orange balsam in full bloom.
Examples
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We spotted a patch of orange balsam growing along the riverbank.
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Gardeners appreciate orange balsam for its striking yellow and orange flowers.
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The orange balsam blooms beautifully in the spring.
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Many gardeners love the orange balsam for its vibrant colors.
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The wetland was carpeted with vibrant orange balsam in full bloom.
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Gardeners appreciate orange balsam for its striking yellow and orange flowers.
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We spotted a patch of orange balsam growing along the riverbank.
Synonyms
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9.1
A plant with bright orange or yellow flowers that grows in wet places and whose sap soothes itchy skin
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8.6
A plant with seed pods that burst when you touch them and release seeds
A small annual plant with yellow or orange flowers that grows in wet acidic soil
A plant that lives for one year with yellow or orange flowers that grows in wet, acidic soil
A North American annual plant with bright orange or yellow flowers often called jewelweed that grows in shady, wet places
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'orange' specifies the color and 'balsam' names a plant/substance, so a learner who knows both words will infer this refers to a balsam plant with orange (or orange-colored) flowers. This color + noun naming pattern is common cross-linguistically and follows standard English noun modification, making the phrase transparent to B1 learners.
Etymology
Orange balsam comes from its bright orange flowers and the word balsam, an old gardening name for plants that have a sticky sap or a strong smell. So, the name helps you picture a wetland 'plant' with orange or yellow 'flowers'.