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balsam of Peru

balsam of Peru

noun

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

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Origin of balsam of Peru1

First recorded in 1765–75

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balsaminaceousbalsam of tolu

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