balsamous en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈbɔːlsəməs/
Etymology
From balsam + -ous.
Meanings
-
(dated) balsamic.
an oily and balsamous substance
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most balsamous | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more balsamous | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |