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 | ||
Synonyms | Abies 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 | ||
Synonyms | Commiphora meccanensis | ||
Broader (hypernym) | incense tree | ||
Member meronym | Commiphora, genus Commiphora | ||