balsam fir

noun

: 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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As summers and winters become warmer, experts predict animals, including moose and the state bird, the loon, along with species of the vast northern forests like paper birch, quaking aspen, balsam fir, and black spruce, will shift northward into Canada. —Doug Struck, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Aug. 2022

Dulaney Memorial Gardens was transformed Dec. 18 when live balsam fir wreaths, adorned with red ribbons, were laid on the graves of more than 4,000 veterans interred at the cemetery as a part of the Wreaths Across America program. —Melissa Whatley, baltimoresun.com, 5 Jan. 2022

The Ramble fragrance is an inspired blend of rich balsam fir, spicy elemi, and sensual oakmoss. —Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 June 2022

Celebrate this festive season with Grove Co.'s limited edition balsam fir scent. —Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 29 Jan. 2021

Fresh balsam fir Christmas trees in a variety of sizes are available. —Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2022

When times are tough, deer will also turn to coniferous species including cedar, Douglas fir, hemlock, balsam fir, and pine. —Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 31 Jan. 2023

Construction workers for the Rockefeller complex pooled together their funds in December 1931 for a 20-foot balsam fir. —Matt Benoit, Discover Magazine, 23 Dec. 2022

The aroma is further amplified by tonka bean and balsam fir. —Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

balsam fir

noun

: a North American fir tree widely used for pulpwood and as a Christmas tree

Medical Definition

balsam fir

noun

: 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