About The Word Elemi
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Elemi
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What's The Definition Of Elemi?
[n] fragrant resin obtain from trees of the family Burseraceae and used as incense
Synonyms | Synonyms for Elemi: gum elemi Related Terms | Find terms related to Elemi: See Also | gum resin | incense tree Elemi In Webster's Dictionary \El"e*mi\, n. [Cf. F. ['e]lemi, It. elemi, Sp. elemi; of
American or Oriental. origin.]
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.
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