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balsam of tolu

noun

tolu.

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Origin of balsam of tolu

First recorded in 1665–75

Words nearby balsam of tolu

balsamic, balsamic vinegar, balsamiferous, balsaminaceous, balsam of Peru, balsam of tolu, balsam pear, balsam poplar, balsam spruce, Balt, Baltassar
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British Dictionary definitions for balsam of tolu

balsam of Tolu

noun

the full name of tolu
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