besamim
English
editEtymology
editFrom Hebrew בְּשָׂמִים (b'samím), plural of בושם / בֹּשֶׂם (bósem).
Noun
editbesamim (uncountable)
- A spice mixture used for its scent on Havdalah.
- 1996, Macy Nulman, The Encyclopedia of Jewish Prayer, page 170:
- Ashkenazim use a combination of cloves and bay leaves for besamim, as well as other pickling spices.