balsam of Peru

American  

noun

1. Peru balsam.

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balsam of Peru British  

noun

1. Also called: Peru balsam. an aromatic balsam that is obtained from the tropical South American leguminous tree Myroxylon pereirae and is similar to balsam of Tolu

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Etymology

Origin of balsam of Peru

First recorded in 1765–75

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Example Sentences

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balsam of Peru

People allergic to propolis may also react to balsam of Peru, carnauba wax or fragrances.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2023

In this latter way is balsam of Peru procured from the Myroxylon peruiferum, and the balsam of Tolu from the Myroxylon toluiferum.

From The Art of Perfumery And Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants by George William Septimus Piesse

The manufacturers of this, instead of isinglass, use common glue, which is much cheaper; and cover the whole with spirit varnish, instead of balsam of Peru.

From Scientific American, Volume 22, No. 1, January 1, 1870 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. by Various

Spirits of wine, five gallons; orange flower water, one gallon; balsam of Peru, four ounces; essence of bergamot, eight ounces; essence of musk, eight ounces; essence of cloves, four ounces; essence of neroli, two ounces.

From The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources by Anonymous

When the whole is dry, cover it with two or three coatings of the balsam of Peru.

From Scientific American, Volume 22, No. 1, January 1, 1870 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. by Various

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