Obs. [irregular a. L. balin, in Pliny, acc. of balis, a. Gr. βάλλις.] An unknown plant, supposed to have wonderful medicinal virtues.
1546. Langley, Pol. Verg. De Invent., I. xvii. 30 a. Slain by the virtue of an herbe called Balin.
1609. Heywood, Bryt. Troy, IV. xi. Hauing th’ herbe Balin in his wounds infusd, Restores his life.
