1. Noun
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.
2. Noun
fragrant resin obtain from trees of the family Burseraceae and used as incense
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