ELEMI
| Pronunciation: | | 'elumee
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| | Definition: | | [n] fragrant resin obtain from trees of the family Burseraceae and used as incense |
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| | Synonyms: | | gum elemi |
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| | See Also: | | gum resin, incense tree | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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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