Anthrax Outbreak In Russia Thought To Be Result Of Thawing Permafrost. Anthrax Outbreak In Russia Thought To Be Result Of Thawing Permafrost. A family near the Siberian city of Salekhard. A heat wave is blamed for thawing a 75-year-old reindeer carcass, along with dormant spores of anthrax bacteria that infected it. A family near the Siberian city of Salekhard.
Definition of balm for English Language Learners. : 1  an oily substance that has a pleasant smell and that is used for healing, smoothing, or protecting the skin. : 2  something that gives comfort or support.
Noun. 1. shawm-a medieval oboe. bombard, bombardon-a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family. hautbois, hautboy, oboe-a slender double-reed instrument; a woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece.