balsam of Tolu

balsam of To·lu

noun \-tə-ˈlü\

Definition of BALSAM OF TOLU

: a balsam from a tropical American leguminous tree (Myroxylon balsamum) used especially as an expectorant and as a flavoring for cough syrups—called also tolu, tolu balsam

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