balsem

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɑl.səm/

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• Hyphenation: bal‧sem

Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch balsame, from Latin balsamum, from Ancient Greek βάλσαμον (bálsamon).

Noun

balsem m (plural balsems, diminutive balsempje n)

1. balsam, balm

Derived terms

• balsemen

Descendants

• Afrikaans: balsem

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

balsem

1. (deprecated template usage) first-person singular present indicative of balsemen
2. (deprecated template usage) imperative of balsemen