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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. 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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