βάλσᾰμ-ον,τό,
A. balsam-tree, Balsamodendron Opobalsamum,
Thphr. HP 9.6.1 , Dsc. 1.19 ; ξύλα βαλσάμου
BGU 953.6
(iii/iv A. D.).
2. the fragrant oil of this tree,Mecca balsam,
Arist. Fr. 110 , Thphr. HP 9.4.1 , POxy. 1052 (βαρσ-, iv A. D.).
II. an aromatic herb, costmary, Chrysanthemum Balsamita,
Gp. 11.27t it.—Prob. Semitic. [βάλσᾱμονin Nic. Th. 947 , butᾰin Androm. ap. Gal. 14.39 , and Damocr. ap. Gal. 14.97 , as inbalsa^mumin Lat. Poets.]