balm_of_gilead | ||
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 | |