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balsam of Peru
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Origin of balsam of Peru
First recorded in 1765–75
Words nearby balsam of Peru
balsam fir, balsamic, balsamic vinegar, balsamiferous, balsaminaceous, balsam of Peru, balsam of tolu, balsam pear, balsam poplar, balsam spruce, Balt
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balsam of Peru
noun
an aromatic balsam that is obtained from the tropical South American leguminous tree Myroxylon pereirae and is similar to balsam of ToluAlso called: Peru balsam
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