balsamous

English

Etymology

From balsam +‎ -ous.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɔːlsəməs/

Adjective

balsamous (comparative more balsamous, superlative most balsamous)

1. (dated) balsamic.
   • 1759–1767, [Laurence Sterne], The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, volume (please specify |volume=I to IX), London: […] T. Becket and P. A. Dehondt, […]:

     an oily and balsamous substance