Where does “balsamum” come from?
balsamum (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek βάλσαμον, from Hebrew בושם, from Proto-Semitic *buśm-.
balsamum (Latin): balsam ; balm
Ancestry of “balsamum”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | βάλσαμον | Arabian balsam tree; balsam, the fragrant oil... |
| 2 | Hebrew | בושם | perfume |
| 3 | Proto-Semitic | *buśm- | — |
Words derived from “balsamum”