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English noun: Canada balsam

1. Canada balsam (substance) yellow transparent exudate of the balsam fir; used as a transparent cement in optical devices (especially in microscopy) and as a mounting medium


Broader (hypernym)oleoresin

2. Canada balsam (plant) medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees


SynonymsAbies balsamea, balm of Gilead, balsam fir


Broader (hypernym)silver fir









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