Definition of balsam fir
: a resinous North American fir (Abies balsamea) that is widely used for pulpwood and as a Christmas tree and is the source of Canada balsam
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Back when George Bailey was living his Wonderful life in Bedford Falls, balsam fir was the king of Christmas trees.
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Last year, the Canadian city hoisted a hideous 85-foot balsam fir, decorated with Canadian Tire logos, which turned into a social media hit, even earning its own Twitter account.
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For those last-minute ornament and light hangers, Hinman plans to offer trees for free on Saturday to help clear the lot of balsam fir, Colorado blue spruce, Fraser fir, Norway spruce, white spruce and concolor fir.
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The shuttle will run from 8 to 11 a.m. The goal is to place a live, balsam fir wreath at the headstone of every veteran buried there.
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First Known Use of balsam fir
1805
BALSAM FIR Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of balsam fir for English Language Learners
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: a small American evergreen tree
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medical Definition of balsam fir
: a resinous American evergreen tree (Abies balsamea) that is widely used for pulpwood and as a Christmas tree and that is the source of Canada balsam
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