tolu
tolu
Definition
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.
Etymology: Sp tolú, after Tolú, Caribbean seaport in Colombia
Browse dictionary entries near tolu
- Toltec
- tollkeeper
- tollhouse cookie
- tollhouse
- tollgate
- tollbooth
- tollage
- toll road
- toll restriction
- toll quality
- tolu tree
- toluate
- Toluca
- toluene
- toluic acid
- toluide
- toluidine
- toluidine blue
- toluol
- toluyl
