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BALSAMY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 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 (any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes)

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