balsam fir

noun

: a small American evergreen tree

Full Definition of BALSAM FIR

: a resinous North American fir (Abies balsamea) that is widely used for pulpwood and as a Christmas tree and is the source of Canada balsam

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First Known Use of BALSAM FIR

1805

Rhymes with BALSAM FIR

accoucheur, amateur, cocklebur, colporteur, cri de coeur, cross-refer, curvature, de rigueur, disinter, force majeure, franc-tireur, Fraser fir, monseigneur, nonconcur, pasticheur, prosateur, raconteur, rapporteur, regisseur, saboteur, secateur, underfur, voyageur

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balsam fir

noun

Medical Definition of BALSAM FIR

: a resinous American evergreen tree (Abies balsamea) that is widely used for pulpwood and as a Christmas tree and that is the source of Canada balsam

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