balm-of-Gilead

[ bahm-uhv-gil-ee-uhd ]

/ ˈbɑm əvˈgɪl i əd /

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noun

any of several plants of the genus Commiphora, especially C. opobalsamum and C. meccanensis, which yield a fragrant oleoresin.

Also called Mecca balsam. the resin itself, a turbid yellow, green, or brownish-red water-insoluble gluey liquid, used chiefly in perfumery.

a hybrid North American poplar, Populus gileadensis, cultivated as a shade tree.

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Origin of balm-of-Gilead

First recorded in 1695–1705

Words nearby balm-of-Gilead

balmacaan, Balmain, Balmain bug, Balmer, Balmer series, balm-of-Gilead, Balmoral, Balmung, bal musette, balmy, balneal

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British Dictionary definitions for balm-of-Gilead

balm of Gilead

noun

any of several trees of the burseraceous genus Commiphora, esp C. opobalsamum of Africa and W Asia, that yield a fragrant oily resinCompare balm (def. 1), myrrh (def. 1)

the resin exuded by these trees

a North American hybrid female poplar tree, Populus gileadensis (or P. candicans), with broad heart-shaped leaves

a fragrant resin obtained from the balsam firSee also Canada balsam

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