tacamahac

tac·a·ma·hac

 (tăk′ə-mə-hăk′)

n.

1. Any of several aromatic resinous substances used in ointments and incense.

2. See balsam poplar.

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[Spanish tacamaca, tacamahaca, from Nahuatl tecamaca.]

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tacamahac

(ˈtækəməˌhæk) or

tacmahack

n

1. (Plants) any of several strong-smelling resinous gums obtained from certain trees, used in making ointments, incense, etc. Also called: hackmatack

2. (Plants) any tree yielding this resin, esp the balsam poplar. Also called: hackmatack

[C16: from Spanish tacamahaca, from Nahuatl tecomahca aromatic resin]

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tac•a•ma•hac

(ˈtæk ə məˌhæk)

n.

balsam poplar.

[1570–80; < Sp tecama(ha)ca < Nahuatl tecamac]

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Noun

1.

tacamahac - poplar of northeastern North America with broad heart-shaped leaves balsam poplar, hackmatack, Populus balsamifera poplar tree, poplar - any of numerous trees of north temperate regions having light soft wood and flowers borne in catkins

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