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elemi

[ el-uh-mee ]

noun

, plural el·e·mis.
  1. any of various fragrant resins from certain trees, especially Canarium commune, used chiefly in the manufacture of varnishes, lacquers, ointments, and in perfumery.


elemi

/ ˈɛlɪmɪ /

noun

  1. any of various fragrant resins obtained from tropical trees, esp trees of the family Burseraceae: used in making varnishes, ointments, inks, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of elemi1

1535–45; short for gum elemi < New Latin gummi elimī; compare Arabic allāmī the elemi
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Word History and Origins

Origin of elemi1

C16: via Spanish from Arabic al-lāmi the elemi
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Example Sentences

The incised trunk exudes a gum-resin called brea blanca (white pitch) in the Philippines and elemi in Europe.

We believe that elemi possesses the same properties as copaiba, and that its indications for internal use are the same.

The elemi of the shops is often adulterated, but more frequently a factitious kind is sold for the genuine gum.

Myrrh, frankincense, and the gum-elemi of commerce are among their products.

In this state they should be dressed with a little resin cerate or elemi ointment.

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