balm of gilead Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees
Canada balsam; balsam fir; Abies balsamea.
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noun a fragrant oleoresin
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noun small evergreen tree of Africa and Asia; leaves have a strong aromatic odor when bruised
Commiphora meccanensis.
