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balsam poplar

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balsam poplar

–noun
a North American tree, Populus balsamifera, having sticky, resinous buds and shiny ovate leaves.
Also called hackmatack, tacamahac.


Origin:
1780–90, Americanism
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balsam poplar  
n.  A poplar tree of northern North America (Populus balsamifera) having ovate leaves and large buds coated with a sticky, fragrant resin. Also called hackmatack, tacamahac.
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