balsam fir

bal·sam fir

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bawl-suh m fur]
- /ˈbɔl səm fɜr/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bawl-suh m fur]
- /ˈbɔl səm fɜr/

Definitions of balsam fir words

noun balsam fir a fir tree, Abies balsamea, of NE North America, that yields Canada balsam 3
noun balsam fir a flat-needled evergreen tree (Abies balsamea) of the pine family, native to Canada and the N U.S.: it yields Canada balsam and a soft wood, and is used as a Christmas tree 3
noun balsam fir Canada balsam. 1
noun balsam fir A North American species of fir tree (Abies balsamea). 0

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Origin of balsam fir

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1795-1805

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Parts of speech for Balsam fir

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balsam fir popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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