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balsam of Peru

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. balsam of Peru (noun)
  2. balsam of Tolu (noun)

balsam of Pe·ru

noun \-pə-ˈrü\

Definition of BALSAM OF PERU

: a leguminous balsam from a tropical American tree (Myroxylon pereirae) used especially as an irritant and to promote wound healing—called also Peru balsam, Peruvian balsam

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