balsa
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(noun) forest tree of lowland Central America having a strong very light wood; used for making floats and rafts and in crafts |
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Synonyms: Ochroma lagopus |
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Related Words: angiospermous tree, flowering tree |
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(noun) strong lightweight wood of the balsa tree used especially for floats |
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Synonyms: balsa wood |
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Related Words: wood |
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