† baˈlaustyObs. Also 6 balastye. [ad. L. balaustium, a. Gr. βαλαύστιον.] =prec. 1541R. Copland Guydon's Quest. Cyrurg., A playster of Bolarmynyke, galles, balastye, and other that staunche blode.1612Woodall Surg. MateWks. (1653) 181 Balausties, which are flowers of Pomegranats.