TOLUS

Noun

tolus

plural of tolu

Anagrams

• Lotus, lotus, louts

Source: Wiktionary


TOLU

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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