balm of Gilead
noun phrase
balm of Gil·e·ad
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Definition of balm of Gilead
1
: an agency that soothes, relieves, or heals
2
: a small evergreen African and Asian tree (Commiphora opobalsamum synonym C. meccanensis of the family Burseraceae) with aromatic leaves
also
: a fragrant oleoresin from this tree
3
: any of several poplars having resinous buds: such as
a
: a hybrid North American tree (Populus gileadensis) with broadly cordate leaves that are pubescent especially on the underside
b
: balsam poplar
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balm of Gilead
noun
balm of Gil·e·ad
| \ -ˈgil-ē-əd
\
\
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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