balsam willow

/ˌbɔlsəm ˌwɪloʊ/
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Definitions of balsam willow
  1. noun
    small shrubby tree of eastern North America having leaves exuding an odor of balsam when crushed
    synonyms: Salix pyrifolia
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    type of:
    willow, willow tree
    any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
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