balsam fir

American  

noun

1. a North American fir, Abies balsamea, having dark purplish cones and yielding Canada balsam.

2. the wood of this tree.

3. any of certain other firs.

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balsam fir British  

noun

1. Also called: balsam.   Canada balsam..  a fir tree, Abies balsamea , of NE North America, that yields Canada balsam See also balm of Gilead

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Etymology

Origin of balsam fir

An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805

Example Sentences

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balsam fir

Mr. Dennis mainly harvests balsam fir, supplemented with cedar, pine and juniper.

From New York Times ● Dec. 12, 2022

The cubed porcelain floor tiles in wood-grained, wire-brushed balsam fir from Daltile were one of the design elements that hiked the budget.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2019

A few minutes into their walk, they found a good-looking balsam fir.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 8, 2017

Peterson said the park’s balsam fir trees, the preferred food for moose during winter, are being overeaten.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 18, 2017

Something like thirty years ago a few trees of black spruce, a few trees of European larch and a few trees of balsam fir were planted here.

From Trees, Fruits and Flowers of Minnesota, 1916 Embracing the Transactions of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society,Volume 44, from December 1, 1915, to December 1, 1916, Including the Twelve Numbers of "The Minnesota Horticulturist" for 1916 by Latham, A. W.