balm of Gilead

balm of Gil·e·ad

noun \-ˈgil-ē-əd\

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