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noun
1.
a tropical American tree, Ochroma pyramidale (lagopus), of the bombax family, yielding an exceedingly light wood used for life preservers, rafts, toy airplanes, etc.
2.
a raft made of balsa wood.
3.
any life raft.
Origin:
1770–80; < Spanish: boat
1770–80; < Spanish: boat
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Balsa
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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Word Origin & History
balsa
1866, apparently from Sp. balsa "float," originally the name of rafts used on the Pacific coast of Latin America (1777).
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