Elemi

[elimi]

Definition

(noun.) fragrant resin obtain from trees of the family Burseraceae and used as incense.

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Definition

(n.) A fragrant gum resin obtained chiefly from tropical trees of the genera Amyris and Canarium. A. elemifera yields Mexican elemi; C. commune, the Manila elemi. It is used in the manufacture of varnishes, also in ointments and plasters.

Editor: Vince

Definition

n. a fragrant resinous substance obtained from the Manila pitch-tree Arbol de la Brea.—n. El′emin the crystallisable portion of elemi.

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