Balsam spruce
noun
either of two North American coniferous trees of the genus Picea, P. pungens (the blue spruce) or P. engelmanni
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- Balsamaceous
any of various fragrant exudations from certain trees, especially trees of the genus Commiphora, as balm-of-Gilead. Compare balm (def 1). the similar products yielded by the leguminous trees Myroxylon pereirae and M. balsamum, of South America. Compare Peru balsam, tolu. oleoresin (def 1). any of certain transparent turpentines, as Canada balsam. a plant or tree […]
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any of various fragrant exudations from certain trees, especially trees of the genus Commiphora, as balm-of-Gilead. Compare balm (def 1). the similar products yielded by the leguminous trees Myroxylon pereirae and M. balsamum, of South America. Compare Peru balsam, tolu. oleoresin (def 1). any of certain transparent turpentines, as Canada balsam. a plant or tree […]
- Balsamic vinaigrette
noun an oil-based dressing made with balsamic vinegar, a dark sweet liquid aged in wooden barrels Word Origin from ‘balsam’ in the sense of an aromatic resinous substance Usage Note cooking
- Balsamic vinegar
a sweetish, aromatic vinegar made from the must of white grapes and aged in wood barrels. Contemporary Examples But the manager says turnover is high and that he sells out of even such pricey items as Pringles, Nescafe, and balsamic vinegar. Life After the Bombs Judith Miller October 15, 2009 Gaby Dalkin takes out her […]