balsamic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or relating to or containing balsam
    balsamy.
    • a balsamic fragrance

WordNet

Bal*sam"ic, Bal*sam"ic*al adjective (Also<
  • Balsamic
  • Balsamical
)
Etymology
Cf. F. balsamique.
Definitions
  1. Having the qualities of balsam; containing, or resembling, balsam; soft; mitigative; soothing; restorative.

Webster 1913