tolu balsam

Variant of 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.
also tolu balsam

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

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