balm-of-gilead

balm-of-Gil·e·ad

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahm uhv, ov gil-ee-uh d]
- /bɑm ʌv, ɒv ˈgɪl i əd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahm uhv, ov gil-ee-uh d]
- /bɑm ʌv, ɒv ˈgɪl i əd/

Definitions of balm-of-gilead word

noun balm-of-gilead any of several plants of the genus Commiphora, especially C. opobalsamum and C. meccanensis, which yield a fragrant oleoresin. 1
noun balm-of-gilead Also called Mecca balsam. the resin itself, a turbid yellow, green, or brownish-red water-insoluble gluey liquid, used chiefly in perfumery. 1
noun balm-of-gilead a hybrid North American poplar, Populus gileadensis, cultivated as a shade tree. 1

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Origin of balm-of-gilead

First appearance:

before 1695

One of the 49% oldest English words

First recorded in 1695-1705

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Parts of speech for Balm-of-gilead

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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balm-of-gilead popularity

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.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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