βάλσαμον
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. 11.27tit.—Prob. Semitic. [βάλσαμον in Nic. Th. 947, but α in Androm. ap. Gal. 14.39, and Damocr. ap. Gal. 14.97, as in balsa^mum in Lat. Poets.]