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βάλσαμον

βάλσαμον, balsam-tree, Balsamodendron Opobalsamum

βάλσᾰμ-ον, τό,
  • 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. 11.27tit.—Prob. Semitic. [βάλσᾱμον in Nic. Th. 947, but ᾰ in Androm. ap. Gal. 14.39, and Damocr. ap. Gal. 14.97, as in balsămum in Lat. Poets.]

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