besamim

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English

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Etymology

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From Hebrew בְּשָׂמִים (b'samím), plural of בושם / בֹּשֶׂם (bósem).

Noun

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besamim (uncountable)

  1. A spice mixture used for its scent on Havdalah.
    • 1996, Macy Nulman, The Encyclopedia of Jewish Prayer, page 170:
      Ashkenazim use a combination of cloves and bay leaves for besamim, as well as other pickling spices.