🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

발사 나무

Pronunciation / Transliteration: balsa namu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Balsa/ˈbɔːl.sə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"모형 비행기는 발사 나무로 만들어졌습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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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