balm of gilead

Noun

• small evergreen tree of Africa and Asia; leaves have a strong aromatic odor when bruised

• a fragrant oleoresin

• medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  Commiphora meccanensis , balm of Gilead , balsam fir , Canada balsam , Abies balsamea