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BALSAMIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to or containing balsam
Example:
a balsamic fragrance
Synonyms:
balsamic; balsamy
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
balsam (any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes)
Derivation:
balsam (an ointment containing a fragrant resin)
balsam (any seed plant yielding balsam)
balsam (any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes)
