balsam poplar
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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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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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