balm of Gilead
noun phrase
balm of Gil·e·ad
-ˈgi-lē-əd 
1
: an agency that soothes, relieves, or heals
2
: a small evergreen African and Asian tree (Commiphora gileadensis synonym C. opobalsamum of the family Burseraceae) with aromatic leaves
also
: a fragrant oleoresin from this tree
3
: any of several poplars having resinous buds: such as
a
: a hybrid North American tree (Populus jackii) with broadly cordate leaves that are pubescent especially on the underside
b
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balm of Gilead
balm of Gil·e·ad
-ˈgil-ē-əd
1
: a small African and Asian tree with fragrant evergreen leaves
also
: its fragrant oily resin
2
: any of several poplars (as balsam poplar) having buds that are full of resin
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balm of Gilead
noun
balm of Gil·e·ad
-ˈgil-ē-əd
1
: a small evergreen African and Asian tree (Commiphora meccanensis of the family Burseraceae) with aromatic leaves
2
: a fragrant oleoresin from the balm of Gilead
called also Mecca balsam
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