ˈtak(ə)məˌhak noun
also tac·a·ma·haca ˌ ̷ ̷( ̷ ̷) ̷ ̷ˈhakə, -ˈhäkə ; or tac·ma·hack ˈtak(ə)məˌhak ; or tak·a·maka ˌtakəˈmakə
( -s )
Etymology: Spanish tacamahaca, tacamaca, from Nahuatl tecamaca
1. : an aromatic oleoresin used in ointments and plasters and for incense: as
a. : the product of any of several tropical trees of the genera Protium (especially P. heptaphyllum and P. altissimum ) and Bursera — compare elemi b
b. : the product of either of two East Indian trees ( Calophyllum inophyllum and C. tacamahaca )
c. : the resinous exudate of the balsam poplar
d. : galipot
2. : a tree yielding tacamahac ; especially : balsam poplar