HyperDic: peruvian_balsam

English > 1 sense of the expression Peruvian balsam:
NOUNplantPeruvian balsam, Myroxylon pereirae, Myroxylon balsamum pereiraetree of South and Central America yielding an aromatic balsam / balsam
English > Peruvian balsam: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
MeaningTree of South and Central America yielding an aromatic balsam / balsam.
SynonymsMyroxylon pereirae, Myroxylon balsamum pereirae
Member ofMyroxylon, genus MyroxylonA genus of tropical American trees having pinnate leaves and white flowers
BroadertreeA tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown
Substancesbalsam of Perudark brown syrupy balsam from the Peruvian balsam tree used especially in dressing wounds and treating certain skin diseases

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