ALL meanings of balm-of-gilead
balm-of-Gil·e·ad
B b - 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