: a resinous North American fir (Abies balsamea) that is widely used for pulpwood and as a Christmas tree and is the source of Canada balsam
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebOther factors were blood-sucking tick infestations and malnutrition caused by a shortage of balsam fir, the moose's primary winter food source. John Flesher, Detroit Free Press, 25 Aug. 2022 Wolves play a crucial role in balancing the island ecosystem by preying on moose, which browse heavily on balsam fir and other plants. John Flesher, Detroit Free Press, 25 Aug. 2022 Lavender, cedar, and white sage comprise the scent of a Joshua Tree candle, while the aroma-rich goods of Montana’s Glacier National Park candle includes an amalgamation of huckleberry, bergamot, balsam fir, and vanilla. J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine, 12 Apr. 2022 Witherle Woods, a 193-acre preserve, lines the crags of some of these cliffs with a forest of spruce, balsam fir, white pine and hardwood (not to mention Seussical-looking yellow mushrooms that my plant ID app warned me are highly poisonous). Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson, Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2022 Your practice will be more restorative with these apricot- and coconut-wax candles, infused with natural fragrances like frankincense, balsam fir, and patchouli. Gabriela Aoun, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2021 An added perk of incorporating balsam fir into your bouquet? Natalie Dayton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2021 The selection includes balsam fir and Fraser fir trees, as well as wreaths and garland, Hachigian said. Jennifer Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 22 Nov. 2021 The very first tree-lighting ceremony, which started off the practice, took place in 1933, two years after workers at the Center pooled their money to purchase a 20-foot tall balsam fir for Christmas and covered it in homemade garlands. Christine Condon, baltimoresun.com, 4 Nov. 2021 See More
Word History
First Known Use
1805, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
balsam fir
noun
: a resinous American evergreen tree (Abies balsamea) that is widely used for pulpwood and as a Christmas tree and that is the source of Canada balsam