| 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 | ||