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TOLU
tolu, balsam of tolu, tolu balsam
(noun) aromatic yellowish brown balsam from the tolu balsam tree used especially in cough syrups
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
tolu (countable and uncountable, plural tolus)
The resinous secretion of Myroxylon balsamum, used in cough syrups and perfumery.
Anagrams
• Toul, lout, ulto
Source: Wiktionary
To*lu", n.
Definition: A fragrant balsam said to have been first brought from Santiago de Tolu, in New Granada. See Balsam of Tolu, under Balsam. Tolu tree (Bot.), a large tree (Myroxylon toluiferum), the wood of which is red in the center, and has an aromatic rose odor. It affords the balsam called tolu.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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