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tolu

(tō lo̵̅o̅′)

noun

a fragrant gum obtained from the bark of a leguminous South American tree (Myroxylon balsamum), used in cough mixtures, flavorings, perfumes, etc.

also tolu balsam

Origin: Sp tolú, after Tolú, Caribbean seaport in Colombia

See tolu in American Heritage Dictionary 4

or To·lu balsam

noun

Balsam of Tolu.

Origin:

Origin: Spanish tolú

Origin: , after Tolú, a seaport of northwest Colombia

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