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BALSAMY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does balsamy mean?
• BALSAMY (adjective)
The adjective BALSAMY has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to or containing balsam
Familiarity information: BALSAMY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to or containing balsam
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
balsamic; balsamy
Context example:
a balsamic fragrance
Pertainym:
balsam (any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes)
Derivation:
balsam (any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes)
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