Look up: Balm-Of-Gilead


  1. balm of gilead
    [n] - a fragrant oleoresin 2. [n] - small evergreen tree of Africa and Asia
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  2. balm of Gilead
    An oleoresin from Commiphora opobalsamum (family Burseraceae), probably the myrrh of the Bible; used in perfumery. ... Synonym: Mecca balsam, opobalsamum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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  3. balm of Gilead
    noun a fragrant oleoresin
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  4. balm of gilead
    noun small evergreen tree of Africa and Asia; leaves have a strong aromatic odor when bruised
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  5. balm of Gilead
    (from the article `balm`) ...laevis, Molucca balm, or bells of Ireland. Aromatic exudations from species of Commiphora (trees and shrubs of the incense-tree family) may also ... Gilead was the scene of the battle between Gideon and the Midianites and was also the home of the prophet Elijah. The `bal...
    Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/b/13

  6. balm of Gilead
    Type: Term Definitions: 1. an oleoresin from Commiphora opobalsamum (family Burseraceae), probably the myrrh of the Bible; used in perfumery. Synonyms: Mecca balsam, opobalsamum
    Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=9344

  7. balm of Gilead
    balm of Gilead (gil'ēud) , name for several plants belonging to different taxonomic families. The historic Old World balm of Gilead, or Mecca balsam, is a small evergreen tree (Commiphora gileadensis, also once called C. opobalsamum) of the family Burseraceae (incense-tree family) native t...
    Found op http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A0805950.html

  8. Balm-Of-Gilead
    (Populus) Populus is a large group of deciduous (leaf-losing) trees that can attain great heights. These trees, commonly known as Aspen, Poplar and Cottonwood trees, are found in Europe, Asia and North America. Some are found wild in other regions, one being a native of tropical Africa. It is diffic...
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