balsamaceous

bal·sam

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Definitions of balsamaceous word

noun balsamaceous any of various fragrant exudations from certain trees, especially trees of the genus Commiphora, as balm-of-Gilead. Compare balm (def 1). 1
noun balsamaceous the similar products yielded by the leguminous trees Myroxylon pereirae and M. balsamum, of South America. Compare Peru balsam, tolu. 1
noun balsamaceous oleoresin (def 1). 1
noun balsamaceous any of certain transparent turpentines, as Canada balsam. 1
noun balsamaceous a plant or tree yielding a balsam. 1
noun balsamaceous balsam fir. 1

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; Middle English balsamum, balsaum, Old English balzaman < Latin balsamum < Greek bálsamon. See balm

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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