balm of Gilead

bal·mof·gi·lead

uncommon

noun

1.

medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees

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2.

a fragrant oleoresin

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balm of Gilead

3.

small evergreen tree of Africa and Asia; leaves have a strong aromatic odor when bruised

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Parts

Commiphora

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Grammar

noun
singular	balm of gilead
plural	balm of gileads

Nearby words

balm balmily balmoral Balmoral Castle balmy Balochi baloney balsa balsam balsamic

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