balsam of peru

bal·sam of Pe·ru

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Definitions of balsam of peru words

noun balsam of peru an aromatic balsam that is obtained from the tropical South American leguminous tree Myroxylon pereirae and is similar to balsam of Tolu 3
noun balsam of peru a viscous liquid resin obtained from a leguminous Central American tree (Myroxylon pereirae), used in medical preparations, flavorings, perfumes, etc. 3
noun balsam of peru Peru balsam. 1
noun balsam of peru A sweet-smelling balsam derived from a tree of the genus Myroxylon, used as a flavoring, as a fragrance, and in pharmaceuticals. 0

before 1765

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1765-75

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