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| balsam |
a fragrant oily or resinous substance exuded by some shrubs or trees, such as the balsam fir. [1/3 definitions] |
| balsam fir |
an evergreen tree of the pine family, native to Canada and the northeastern United States, which is cut for pulpwood and Christmas trees and from which Canada balsam is derived. |
| chrism |
a consecrated oil mixed with balsam and used by some churches in certain rites, such as baptism. [1/2 definitions] |
| impatiens |
a common flowering annual plant, related to the balsam and bearing small flat flowers in white or various shades of pink and red. |
| jewelweed |
any of several plants in the balsam family having spurred orange-yellow flowers and seedpods that burst open when ripe. |
| liquidambar |
the fragrant balsam from such a tree, often used in medicine. [1/2 definitions] |
| tacamahac |
any of various trees, such as the balsam poplar, that yield this product. [1/2 definitions] |
| tolu |
an aromatic balsam or resin obtained from the bark of a South American tree and used in cough medicines and expectorants, flavoring, and perfume; balsam of tolu. |
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