balsamico

See also: balsámico

English

Etymology

From Italian balsamico. Doublet of balsamic.

Noun

balsamico (uncountable)

1. balsamic vinegar
   • 2009 February 13, Susan Sampson, “Heart-Shaped Filet Mignon with Chocolate Balsamic Reduction”, in Toronto Star‎^[1]:

     Use fine, aged balsamico.

Italian

Etymology

From balsamo +‎ -ico.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /balˈsa.mi.ko/
• Rhymes: -amiko
• Hyphenation: bal‧sà‧mi‧co

Adjective

balsamico (feminine balsamica, masculine plural balsamici, feminine plural balsamiche)

1. balmy
2. balsamic

Derived terms

• aceto balsamico (“balsamic vinegar”)

Descendants

• → English: balsamico
• → French: balsamique (partly)
• → Japanese: バルサミコ酢 (barusamiko-su)