HyperDic: balm_of_gilead

English > 3 senses of the expression *balm of Gilead / balm of gilead*:
NOUN	plant	balm of Gilead, balsam fir, Canada balsam, Abies balsamea	medium-sized fir of northeastern North America
	substance	balm of Gilead	a fragrant oleoresin
	plant	balm of gilead, Commiphora meccanensis	small evergreen tree of Africa and Asia

English > *balm of Gilead*: 3 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaning	medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam / balsam / balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees.
Synonyms	balsam fir, Canada balsam, Abies balsamea
Broader	silver fir	Any of various true firs having leaves white or silvery white beneath

English > *balm of Gilead*: 3 senses > noun 2, substance
Meaning	A fragrant oleoresin.
Broader	balm	Any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing
Spanish	bálsamo de Galaad

English > *balm of gilead*: 3 senses > noun 3, plant
Meaning	small evergreen tree of Africa and Asia; leaves have a strong aromatic odor when bruised.
Synonym	Commiphora meccanensis
Member of	Commiphora, genus Commiphora	genus of East Indian and African trees yielding balsamic products
Broader	incense tree	Any of various tropical trees of the family Burseraceae yielding fragrant gums or resins that are burned as incense

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