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medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees

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  1. n. medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees
  2. n. a fragrant oleoresin
  3. n. small evergreen tree of Africa and Asia; leaves have a strong aromatic odor when bruised