• (n.) A genus of leguminous trees of tropical America, the different species of which yield balsamic products, among which are balsam of Peru, and balsam of Tolu. The species were formerly referred to Myrospermum. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/myroxylon/
My·rox'y·lon noun [ New Latin , from Greek ... a sweet juice distilling from a plant + ... wood.] (Botany) A genus of leguminous trees of tropical America, the different species of which yield balsamic products, among which are balsam of Peru, and balsam of Tolu. The species were formerly r... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/M/124