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How do you spell Balsamic?

Correct spelling

balsamic

Remember Italian 'balsam' + 'ic' - the healing balm becomes balsamic vinegar

Why is balsamic spelled this way?

From Italian balsamico, balsam-like. A dark, sweet vinegar from Modena. Not 'blasamic' (letters transposed) or 'balsimic'. The a after the s matters.

Common misspellings of balsamic

blasamicbalsimicbalsamecbalsemic

Example

She drizzled aged balsamic vinegar over the fresh strawberries and mozzarella.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell balsamic?+
The correct spelling is "balsamic". Remember Italian 'balsam' + 'ic' - the healing balm becomes balsamic vinegar
Is it blasamic or balsamic?+
The correct spelling is "balsamic", not "blasamic".

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