balsamiferous

American

[bawl-suh-mif-er-uhs] / ˈbɔl səˈmɪf ər əs /

adjective

yielding balsam.

balsamiferous British

/ ˌbɔːlsəˈmɪfərəs /

adjective

yielding or producing balsam

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Etymology

Origin of balsamiferous

First recorded in 1675–85; balsam + -i- + -ferous

Example Sentences

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The splendid groves of hardy and balsamiferous trees, which near Ortiz formed an almost impenetrable forest, gradually became less imposing in appearance, until they were replaced by thickets of thorny bushes, chiefly composed of several species of mimosas, with a delicate and feathery foliage.

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