balm of gilead

balm of Gil·e·ad

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Definitions of balm of gilead words

noun balm of gilead any of several trees of the burseraceous genus Commiphora, esp C. opobalsamum of Africa and W Asia, that yield a fragrant oily resin 3
noun balm of gilead the resin exuded by these trees 3
noun balm of gilead a North American hybrid female poplar tree, Populus gileadensis (or P. candicans), with broad heart-shaped leaves 3
noun balm of gilead a fragrant resin obtained from the balsam fir 3
noun balm of gilead a small evergreen tree (Commiphora opobalsamum) of the bursera family native to Asia and Africa 3
noun balm of gilead the resinous juice of this tree, used in ancient times in an aromatic ointment 3

before 1695

One of the 49% oldest English words

First recorded in 1695-1705

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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