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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How to use balsam poplar in a sentence

In the Balsam Poplar the buds are large, sharp-pointed, and gummy; in the Ailanthus they cannot be seen.
Trees of the Northern United States|Austin C. Apgar
Nearly a world tree is this poplar, which in some one of its variable forms is called also tacamahac, and balsam poplar as well.
Getting Acquainted with the Trees|J. Horace McFarland
The balsam poplar has a large bud thickly covered with a sticky, pungent, gelatinous substance.
Studies of Trees|Jacob Joshua Levison
The camp had been placed under a beautiful tree—the tacamahac, or balsam poplar.
Popular Adventure Tales|Mayne Reid

They are feeding upon the buds of the balsam poplar; are very fat, and excellent eating.
Early Western Travels 1748-1846, Volume 21|Various

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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