balm of Gilead
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\-ˈgi-lē-əd\Definition of BALM OF GILEAD
1
: an agency that soothes, relieves, or heals
2
: a small evergreen African and Asian tree (Commiphora opobalsamum syn. C. meccanensis of the family Burseraceae) with aromatic leaves; also : a fragrant oleoresin from this tree
3
: any of several poplars having resinous buds: as a : a hybrid North American tree (Populus gileadensis) with broadly cordate leaves that are pubescent especially on the underside b : balsam poplar
Origin of BALM OF GILEAD
Gilead, region of ancient Palestine known for its balm
First Known Use: 1629
balm of Gil·e·ad
noun \-ˈgil-ē-əd\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of BALM OF GILEAD
1
: a small evergreen African and Asian tree (Commiphora meccanensis of the family Burseraceae) with aromatic leaves
2
: a fragrant oleoresin from the balm of Gilead—called also Mecca balsam
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