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Balm of gilead   /bɑm əv gɪlˈid/   Listen
Balm of gilead

noun
1.
Medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees.  Synonyms: Abies balsamea, balsam fir, Canada balsam.
2.
A fragrant oleoresin.
3.
Small evergreen tree of Africa and Asia; leaves have a strong aromatic odor when bruised.  Synonym: Commiphora meccanensis.





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Words linked to "Balm of gilead" :   balm, silver fir, Commiphora, incense tree, genus Commiphora


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