Where does “balsam” come from?
Balsam comes from Middle English balsam, from Old English balsam, from Latin balsamum, from Ancient Greek βάλσαμον, from Hebrew בָּשָׂם, ultimately derived from the Hebrew root שׂ.
balsam (English): A sweet-smelling oil or resin derived from...
Definitions
- A sweet-smelling oil or resin derived from...
Ancestry of “balsam”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | German | Balsam | balsam, balm; ointment |
| 2 | Latin | balsamum | balsam ; balm |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | βάλσαμον | Arabian balsam tree; balsam, the fragrant oil... |
| 4 | Hebrew | בושם | perfume |
| 5 | Proto-Semitic | *buśm- | — |
Words derived from “balsam”