balsam willow

1. 1.

   small shrubby tree of eastern North America having leaves exuding an odor of balsam when crushed

   SynonymsSalix pyrifolia

   Broaderwillow

   Part ofSalix

Questions about balsam willow

What does balsam willow mean?

balsam willow means "small shrubby tree of eastern North America having leaves exuding an odor of balsam when crushed".

What is another word for balsam willow?

Close synonyms include Salix pyrifolia. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.