Where does “balsamy” come from?
balsamy (English) comes from English balsam, from German Balsam, from Latin balsamum, from Ancient Greek βάλσαμον, from Hebrew בושם, from Proto-Semitic *buśm-.
balsamy (English): Like balsam, as of balsam
Definitions
- Like balsam, as of balsam
Ancestry of “balsamy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | balsam | A sweet-smelling oil or resin derived from... |
| 2 | German | Balsam | balsam, balm; ointment |
| 3 | Latin | balsamum | balsam ; balm |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | βάλσαμον | Arabian balsam tree; balsam, the fragrant oil... |
| 5 | Hebrew | בושם | perfume |
| 6 | Proto-Semitic | *buśm- | — |