ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Besamim

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Besamim is a noun meaning A spice mixture used for its scent on Havdalah.

Meaning

A spice mixture used for its scent on Havdalah.

Example Sentences

Ashkenazim use a combination of cloves and bay leaves for besamim, as well as other pickling spices.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include baharat, shammos, shamash, shammes, ketoret, shtreimel.

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