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tacamahac

 
Dictionary: tac·a·ma·hac   (tăk'ə-mə-hăk') pronunciation
 
n.
  1. Any of several aromatic resinous substances used in ointments and incense.
  2. See balsam poplar.

[Spanish tacamaca, tacamahaca, from Nahuatl tecamaca.]


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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: poplar of northeastern North America with broad heart-shaped leaves
  Synonyms: balsam poplar, hackmatack, Populus balsamifera


 
 
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balsam poplar
balm of Gilead (plant)
Poplar

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