opobalsam Meaning, Definition & Usage

Op`o*bal"sam, Op`o*bal"sa*mum noun (Also<

• Opobalsam
• Opobalsamum

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Etymology

L. opobalsamum, Gr. vegetable juice + balsam.

Definitions

1. (Med.) The old name of the aromatic resinous juice of the Balsamodendron opobalsamum, now commonly called balm of Gilead. See under Balm.