
Meaning of CANADA BALSAM
| Pronunciation: | | 'kanudu'bolsum
|
|
|
|   |
WordNet Dictionary |
| |
| | Definition: | |
- [n] medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees
- [n] yellow transparent exudate of the balsam fir; used as a transparent cement in optical devices (especially in microscopy) and as a mounting medium
|
|   |
| | Synonyms: | | Abies balsamea, balm of Gilead, balsam fir |
|   |
| | See Also: | | oleoresin, silver fir | |
|
|