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Definition of Tolu

1. Noun. Aromatic yellowish brown balsam from the tolu balsam tree used especially in cough syrups.

Definition of Tolu

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

Definition of Tolu

1. Noun. The resinous secretion of ''Myroxylon balsamum'', used in cough syrups and perfumery. ¹

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Definition of Tolu

1. a fragrant resin [n -S]

Medical Definition of Tolu

1. A fragrant balsam said to have been first brought from Santiago de Tolu, in new Granada. See Balsam of Tolu, under Balsam. Tolu tree, a large tree (Myroxylon toluiferum), the wood of which is red in the center, and has an aromatic rose odour. It affords the balsam called tolu. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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