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tolu balsam
Variant of tolu
tolu
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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
Etymology: Sp tolú, after Tolú, Caribbean seaport in Colombia
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