Balsam
from belanda
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noun
kedokteran
Loanword
From belanda
Definition
A thick, pungent ointment containing essential oils, used topically to relieve pain or symptoms of a cold.
Etymology
Borrowed from Dutch 'balsem', which originates from the Latin 'balsamum'.
Semantic Category
Valid foreign words used within an Indonesian context (e.g., startup, gadget).
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