Tolu

[tәu'lu:]

Definition

(noun.) aromatic yellowish brown balsam from the tolu balsam tree used especially in cough syrups.

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Definition

(n.) A fragrant balsam said to have been first brought from Santiago de Tolu, in New Granada. See Balsam of Tolu, under Balsam.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Balsam of tolu, tolu balsam.

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Definition

n. Tolu balsam yielded by Myroxylon Toluifera a native of Venezuela Ecuador and Brazil employed in medicine and perfumery.—n. Tol′ūēne methyl benzene.—adj. Tol′ūic.

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