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English noun: balm of Gilead

1. balm of Gilead (plant) medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees


SynonymsAbies balsamea, balsam fir, Canada balsam


Broader (hypernym)silver fir

2. balm of Gilead (substance) a fragrant oleoresin


Broader (hypernym)balm

3. balm of gilead (plant) small evergreen tree of Africa and Asia; leaves have a strong aromatic odor when bruised


SynonymsCommiphora meccanensis


Broader (hypernym)incense tree


Member meronymCommiphora, genus Commiphora









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