balsam fir

noun

: 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

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In its caterpillar form, the spruce budworm eats away at the needles of white spruce and balsam fir. — Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025 Essential oils supply the fragrant essence of balsam fir and spruce in each product. — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 This year's tree, a balsam fir, comes from farmer Dave Vander Velden in Oconto. — Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 4 Dec. 2025 Included in the collection are a twinkly pre-lit balsam fir, a slim pre-lit tree, a flocked pre-lit tree, plus mini trees and other potted options. — Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for balsam fir

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First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of balsam fir was in 1805

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“Balsam fir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balsam%20fir. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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balsam fir

noun
: a North American fir tree widely used for pulpwood and as a Christmas tree

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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

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