balm of Gilead
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balm of Gil·e·ad | \ -ˈgi-lē-əd 
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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
nounbalm 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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