balsam- root words — words with the balsam- root

The root balsam- comes from Greek balsamon, meaning balsam tree, resin. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including balsam, balsams, balsamic, balsamiferous, balsaminaceous. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the balsam- root

Explore words with balsam- — words containing the balsam- root and sharing its sense of "balsam tree, resin". Examples include balsam, balsams, balsamic, balsamiferous, balsaminaceous. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does balsam- mean?

The balsam- root means balsam tree, resin, from Greek balsamon. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.