tac·a·ma·hac (t k  -m-hk )n. 1. Any of several aromatic resinous substances used in ointments and incense. 2. See balsam poplar. [Spanish tacamaca, tacamahaca, from Nahuatl tecamaca.] |
tacamahac [ˈtækəməˌhæk], tacmahack
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any of several strong-smelling resinous gums obtained from certain trees, used in making ointments, incense, etc.
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any tree yielding this resin, esp the balsam poplar
[from Spanish tacamahaca, from Nahuatl tecomahca aromatic resin]
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| Noun | 1. |  tacamahac - poplar of northeastern North America with broad heart-shaped leavespoplar tree, poplar - any of numerous trees of north temperate regions having light soft wood and flowers borne in catkins |
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