balsam of tolu

noun

1. tolu.

balsam of Tolu

noun

1. the full name of tolu

Word History and Origins

Origin of balsam of Tolu¹

First recorded in 1665–75

Example Sentences

The order furnishes several important timber-trees, in different parts of the world, such as the Rosewood, the Laburnum, and the Locust; and yields numerous products of economic importance, such as licorice, senna, gum Senegal, gum Arabic, gum tragacanth, balsam of copaiba, balsam of Tolu, indigo, logwood, red sandalwood, etc.

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There is a copious growth of the cinchona tree, sarsaparilla, vanilla, copaiba, balsam of Tolu, etc.

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Balsam of Tolu, half an ounce.

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Balsam of Tolu, 1 tea-spoonful.

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Squill, scilla maritima, garlic, leek, onion, allium, asafœtida, ferula asafœtida, gum ammoniac, benzoin, tar, pix liquida, balsam of Tolu.

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