balsamic, balsamy
(adjective) of or relating to or containing balsam; “a balsamic fragrance”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
balsamic (not comparable)
Producing balsam.
Having the health-giving properties of balsam; soothing, restorative.
Having the pleasant odour of balsam; balmy, fragrant.
balsamic (plural balsamics)
A balsamic vinegar.
• cabalism
Source: Wiktionary
Bal*sam"ic, Bal*sam"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. balsamique.]
Definition: Having the qualities of balsam; containing, or resembling, balsam; soft; mitigative; soothing; restorative.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
10 January 2025
(noun) the act of combining one thing at intervals among other things; “the interspersion of illustrations in the text”
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
