Balsa
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈbɔːl.sə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Balsa is a noun meaning A large tree, Ochroma pyramidale, native to tropical America, with wood that is very light in weight.
Meaning
A large tree, Ochroma pyramidale, native to tropical America, with wood that is very light in weight.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) The wood of this tree.
- A raft or float, used principally on the Pacific coast of South America.
Word Forms
- balsas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include corkwood, tule, balsawood, molompi, bulletwood, paddlewood.
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