"besamim" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Hebrew בְּשָׂמִים (b'samím), plural of בושם / בֹּשֶׂם (bósem). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|he|בְּשָׂמִים|tr=b'samím}} Hebrew בְּשָׂמִים (b'samím), {{he-m|בושם|dwv=בֹּשֶׂם|tr=bósem}} בושם / בֹּשֶׂם (bósem) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} besamim (uncountable)
  1. A spice mixture used for its scent on Havdalah. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Judaism
    Sense id: en-besamim-en-noun-s8Lq0sID Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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