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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

  1. (uncountable) The wood of this tree.
  2. A raft or float, used principally on the Pacific coast of South America.

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Related dictionary entries include corkwood, tule, balsawood, molompi, bulletwood, paddlewood.

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