noun
- Medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees.
- synonyms: balsam fir, Canada balsam, Abies balsamea
- A fragrant oleoresin.
- Small evergreen tree of Africa and Asia; leaves have a strong aromatic odor when bruised.
- synonyms: Commiphora meccanensis
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