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Definition of: burseraceous
(bûr′sə·rā′shəs) adjective Bot.
Designating or belonging to a small family (Burseraceae) of tropical balsamiferous or resinous polypetalous trees or shrubs with alternate compound leaves: the resin, leaves, and roots are used medicinally. [<NL Burseraceae, after J. Burser, 1603–89, German botanist]
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