 balm_of_gilead |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (botany) medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees | |
| Synonyms: | Canada_balsam Abies_balsamea balsam_fir | |
| Related terms: | silver_fir | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a fragrant oleoresin | |
| Related terms: | balm | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (botany) small evergreen tree of Africa and Asia; leaves have a strong aromatic odor when bruised | |
| Synonyms: | Commiphora_meccanensis | |
| Related terms: | incense_tree Commiphora | |
