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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBalsa
/ˈbɔːl.sə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A lightweight, buoyant wood obtained from the balsa tree, used especially in model building and crafting.
"The model airplane was constructed from balsa wood, making it incredibly light and easy to fly." - 2
The balsa tree itself, native to Central and South America.
"The balsa tree thrives in tropical climates, often reaching heights of over 30 meters."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'balsa' originates from the Spanish term for the tree, which is derived from the Latin word 'balsamum', referring to the resinous substance. The use of the term in English dates back to the 19th century, reflecting the material's growing popularity in boat building and model making.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Balsa" is said worldwide
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Balsa
Transliteration: balsa
"Le modèle d'avion était construit en bois de balsa."
Balsa
Transliteration: balsa
"Das Modellflugzeug wurde aus Balsaholz gebaut."
Balsa
Transliteration: balsa
"L'aereo modello era costruito in legno di balsa."
Balsa
Transliteration: balsa
"El modelo de avión estaba construido de madera de balsa."
Balsa
Transliteration: balsa
"O modelo de avião foi construído com madeira de balsa."
बाल्सा
Transliteration: bālsā
"मॉडल विमान बाल्सा लकड़ी से बनाया गया था।"
巴尔萨木
Transliteration: bā'ěrsà mù
"模型飞机是用巴尔萨木建造的。"
발사 나무
Transliteration: balsa namu
"모형 비행기는 발사 나무로 만들어졌습니다."
バルサ材
Transliteration: barusa zai
"模型飛行機はバルサ材で作られました。"
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