# balsam of Peru

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A sweet-smelling balsam derived from a tree of the genus Myroxylon, used as a flavoring, as a fragrance, and in pharmaceuticals.

## Etymology
It was long supposed to be a product of Peru.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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