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BALM OF GILEAD

Definition:

[noun] medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees
Synonyms: balsam fir, balm of Gilead, Canada balsam, Abies balsamea
[noun] a fragrant oleoresin
Synonyms: balm of Gilead
[noun] small evergreen tree of Africa and Asia; leaves have a strong aromatic odor when bruised
Synonyms: Commiphora meccanensis