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tolu

Pronunciation: /təˈluː, ˈtəʊluː/

(also tolu balsam)
Definition of tolu

noun

[mass noun]
  • a fragrant brown balsam obtained from a South American tree, used in perfumery and medicine.
    • This balsam is obtained mainly from Myroxylon balsamum, family Leguminosae

Origin:

late 17th century: named after Santiago de Tolú in Colombia, from where it was exported

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