balsam of Peru

bal·sa·mof·peru

uncommon

noun

1.

dark brown syrupy balsam from the Peruvian balsam tree used especially in dressing wounds and treating certain skin diseases

Synonyms

balsam of Peru

Related words

Broader terms

tolu

Parts

Peruvian balsam

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Grammar

noun
singular	balsam of peru
plural	balsam of perus

Nearby words

balsam apple balsam capivi balsam family balsam fir balsam herb balsam of tolu balsam pear balsam poplar balsam willow balsam woolly aphid

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