Noun has 2 senses

• canada balsam(n = noun.substance) - yellow transparent exudate of the balsam fir; used as a transparent cement in optical devices (especially in microscopy) and as a mounting medium;


• canada balsam(n = noun.plant) abies balsamea, balm of gilead, balsam fir - medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees;