/tak"euh meuh hak'/ , n.
1. any of several resinous substances, used in incenses, ointments, etc.
2. any tree, as of the genera Bursera and Populus, yielding such a product.
3. See balsam poplar .
Also, tacamahaca /tak'euh meuh hak"euh/ , tacmahack .
[ 1570-80; tecama ( ha ) ca tecamac resin used in medicine ]