Definition of Balsamic

1. Adjective. Of or relating to or containing balsam. "A balsamic fragrance"

Exact synonyms: Balsamy
Derivative terms: Balsam, Balsam, Balsam, Balsam
Partainyms: Balsam, Balsam

Definition of Balsamic

1. a. Having the qualities of balsam; containing, or resembling, balsam; soft; mitigative; soothing; restorative.

Definition of Balsamic

1. Adjective. Producing balsam. ¹

2. Adjective. Having the health-giving properties of balsam; soothing, restorative. ¹

3. Adjective. Having the pleasant odour of balsam; balmy, fragrant. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Balsamic

1. containing balsam [adj]

Medical Definition of Balsamic

1. 1. Relating to balsam. 2. Fragrant. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Balsamic

balsam family
balsam fir
balsam firs
balsam herb
balsam of Peru
balsam of copaiba
balsam of tolu
balsam pear
balsam poplar
balsam willow
balsam woolly aphid
balsamaria
balsamarium
balsamation
balsamed
balsamic (current term)
balsamic vinegar
balsamic vinegars
balsamico
balsamiferous
balsamine
balsaming
balsamous
balsamroot
balsamroots
balsams
balsamy
balsas
balsero
balseros

Literary usage of Balsamic

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Synoptical Flora of North America: The Gamopetalae, Being a Second Edition by Asa Gray (1888)
"A foot or two high, glabrous or nearly so, balsamic-viscid: leaves of ite ... Glabro«» and smooth throughout, usually balsamic-viscid : leaves thickish, ..."

2. The Practitioner by Gale Group, ProQuest Information and Learning Company (1890)
"PRICES.—" Vinolia," Is. 9d.; " V." Powder, Is. 9d., in Pink, White, and Cream ; " V." Soap- Floral, 6d.: balsamic, 8d.; Otto of Rose, 10d. ; Shaving sticks, ..."

3. King's American Dispensatory by John King, Harvey Wickes Felter, John Uri Lloyd (1905)
"It breaks with an abrupt fracture, and has a somewhat balsamic odor, and a mawkish, ... The taste is pleasantly spicy and balsamic, and the odor of the root ..."

4. Medical Lexicon: A Dictionary of Medical Science : Containing a Concise by Robley Dunglison (1868)
"A species of nut from Brazil, the emulsive kernel of which is ranked amongst balsamic remedies. I'BIS, (t(3tt.) A bird held sacred by the Egyptians. ..."

5. Travels in South America: From the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean by Paul Marcoy (1875)
"A new balsamic preparation recommended to any good wife who has a bully for a husband.—Dithyrambic essay on the subject of streams.—Drunken farewells. ..."

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