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Definition of balm of gilead

medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees
small evergreen tree of Africa and Asia; leaves have a strong aromatic odor when bruised
a fragrant oleoresin

Member Meronyms: Commiphora, genus Commiphora

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