balsa

1. (countable, uncountable) A large tree, Ochroma pyramidale, native to tropical America, with wood that is very light in weight.
2. (uncountable) The wood of this tree.
3. (countable, uncountable) A raft or float, used principally on the Pacific coast of South America.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbɔːl.sə/

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish balsa, from Paleo-Hispanic, probably Basque [Term?] or Iberian [Term?]. Not related to balsam.

Synonyms

balsa wood

Ochroma lagopus

tree

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corkwood

Ochroma pyramidale

ochroma lagopus

lumber

pillow tree

timber

wood

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Translations

balsa

balsa

balsa

Balsa

balsa

Balsabaum

palo de balsa

balsa

Balsaholz

φελλός

σχεδία

ogorzałka wełnista

δέντρο

arbre

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ochroma Lagopus