1. A tree of the genus Liquidambar, especially the American sweetgum, valued for its wood and resin.
Usage: Also called sweetgum or liquidambar; Chiefly North American

Examples

• The bilsted tree produces a fragrant resin used in perfumes and medicines.
• Bilsted wood is prized by furniture makers for its attractive grain and durability.
• In autumn, the bilsted displays brilliant red and orange foliage.
• The resin from the bilsted has been used traditionally in folk remedies.