basil balm
n 1: perennial herb of North America (New York to Illinois and
mountains of Alaska) having aromatic leaves and clusters
of yellowish-pink balls [syn: Monarda clinopodia]
2: fragrant European mint having clusters of small
violet-and-white flowers; naturalized especially in
eastern North America [syn: basil thyme, mother of
thyme, Acinos arvensis, Satureja acinos]