Balsam+of+tolu

  • 31balsam tree — noun : a tree that yields balsam: as a. : balsam fir b. : mastic tree c. : balsam poplar d. : a large tropical tree …

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  • 32balsam — /ˈbɔlsəm / (say bawlsuhm), /ˈbɒl / (say bol ) noun 1. any of various fragrant exudations from certain trees, especially of the genus Commiphora, as the balm of Gilead (balsam of Mecca). See balm (def. 1). 2. a similar product (balsam of Peru and… …

  • 33tolu — to·lu tə lü, tō n BALSAM OF TOLU …

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  • 34tolu — TOLÚ s.n. Balsam extras dintr un arbore din America de Sud. [< fr., sp. tolu, cf. Santiago de Tolú – oraş în Columbia]. Trimis de LauraGellner, 13.09.2007. Sursa: DN  TOLÚ s. n. balsam extras dintr un arbore din America de Sud. (< fr., sp …

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  • 35Balsam — • Balsam is an oily, resinous, and odorous substance, which flows spontaneously or by incision from certain plants, and which the Church mixes with olive oil for use as chrism Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Balsam     Balsam …

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  • 36Balsam — is a term used for various pleasantly scented plant products. An oily or gummy oleoresin, usually containing benzoic acid or cinnamic acid, obtained from the exudates of various trees and shrubs and used as a base for some botanical medicines.… …

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  • 37Balsam — Balsam, Balsamum, heißt man eine ölige, stark riechende, dickflüssige Materie die entweder natürlich durch Ausschwitzen von Harzbäumen oder durch gemachte Einschnitte vorkommt oder künstlich aus verschiedenen Harzen und Oelen mit Spiritus… …

    Herders Conversations-Lexikon

  • 38Balsam [1] — Balsam (Balsămus, Balsămum), 1) (Chem. u. Pharm.), stark u. angenehm riechende Flüssigkeit von dicklicher Consistenz. Die B e sind a) natürliche (Balsama naturalia), d.h. starkriechend, in Alkohol löslich, dicklich, fließen von selbst od. durch… …

    Pierer's Universal-Lexikon

  • 39Canada balsam — Balsam Bal sam (b[add]l sam), n. [L. balsamum the balsam tree or its resin, Gr. ba lsamon. See {Balm}, n.] 1. A resin containing more or less of an essential or volatile oil. [1913 Webster] Note: The balsams are aromatic resinous substances,… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 40tolu balsam tincture — a preparation of tolu balsam in alcohol; used in expectorant mixtures and in the preparation of tolu balsam syrup …

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