Etymology of the English word balsam
the English word
balsamderived from the Latin word
balsamum (balsam; balsam tree, gum)
derived from the Greek word
balsamon, βάλσαμον
derived from the Hebrew word
basamderived from the Latin word
balsamderived from the Greek word
balsamon, βάλσαμον
derived from the Hebrew word
basamDate
The earliest known usage of balsam in English dates from the 15th century.
Derivations in English
balsamiferousCognates
Catalan
balsam, Dutch
balsem, French
baume, German
Balsam, Icelandic
balsam, Italian
balsamo, Spanish
balsamo, Swedish
balsamUsage
Word found in Modern English
