balsam poplar

noun

a North American tree, Populus balsamifera, having sticky, resinous buds and shiny ovate leaves.

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Also called hackmatack, tacamahac.

Origin of balsam poplar

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90

Words nearby balsam poplar

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

balsam poplar

noun

a poplar tree, Populus balsamifera, of NE North America, having resinous buds and broad heart-shaped leavesSee also tacamahac
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