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Word entry · 6 letters

balsam

Best crossword clue

"Fragrant resin"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPronunciation /ˈbɔːl.səm/Part of speech nounSorted aablmsStarts with BEnds with M1 cluesCommon crossword word
1B2A3L4S5A6M

Definitions

  1. an ointment containing a fragrant resin

Word origin

Borrowed from Latin balsamum, from Ancient Greek βάλσαμον (bálsamon, “balsam”), of Semitic origin (Hebrew בושם (“spice, perfume”)); compare Old English balsam, balsamum (“balsam, balm”), Doublet of balm and desman. Not related to balsa.

Used in a sentence

  • Classical music is a sweet balsam for our sorrows

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