GUAIACUM

genus of trees, natural order Zygophylleae; dark greenish, dense, hard wood heavier than water. The heart wood and resin of G. of ficin ale and of G. jankum from the W. Indies have an acrid and aromatic taste and a balsamic odor. 34’ W.), town, river port, Argentina, 8. America, on Rio Gualeguaycht; meat products, hides. Pop, 15,000.