balsamic (bal or balsamik)

and n. [ The new-leaved butternut And quivering poplar to the roving breeze Gave a balsamic fragrance. Bryant, Old Man's Counsel. 4. Having the healing or soothing qualities of balsam; healing; soothing; mild: as, balsamic remedies.-5t. Of or pertaining to the balsam of the alchemists. See balsam, 5. II. n. Any warm, stimulating, demulcent medicine, of a smooth and oily consistence. balsamic alt (bal-or bal-sam'i-kal), a . balsamic. The balsam i cal humour of my blood. Same as Sir M. Hale , Orig. of Mankind, i. 1. balsamic ally (bålor bal-sam'i-kal-i), adv . In a balsamic manner; as a balsam. balsamiferous (bal or bal-sa-mif'e-rus), a . [ balsamum , balsam, + ferre = E. bear1 .] Producing balm or balsam: said of those trees and shrubs which yield balsam.