English dictionary
canada balsam meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of canada balsam at MeaningMonkey.org. canada balsam meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.CANADA BALSAM noun
Definition of Canada balsam (noun)
- yellow transparent exudate of the balsam fir; used as a transparent cement in optical devices (especially in microscopy) and as a mounting medium
- medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees
- synonyms: Abies balsamea, balm of Gilead, balsam fir
Source: Princeton University Wordnet