The word "Balsamous" is a rare and uncommon word, which means having the properties of balsam. It is pronounced as /bælˈsæməs/ with three syllables, with the emphasis on the second syllable. The word's spelling is derived from the Greek word "balsamon", which means fragrant oil. The suffix "-ous" is used to form adjectives to indicate a quality or characteristic. Therefore, "Balsamous" is used to describe something that has the characteristics of balsam or smells like balsam.