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
1	English	balsam	A sweet-smelling oil or resin derived from...
2	German	Balsam	balsam, balm; ointment
3	Latin	balsamum	balsam (substance or tree); balm
4	Ancient Greek	βάλσαμον	Arabian balsam tree; balsam, the fragrant oil...
5	Hebrew	בושם	perfume
6	Proto-Semitic	*buśm-	—

Every word from Proto-Semitic *buśm- →Every word from Hebrew בושם →Every word from Ancient Greek βάλσαμον →