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 opobalsamum synonym C. meccanensis 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 gileadensis) with broadly cordate leaves that are pubescent especially on the underside
b
: balsam poplar
Word History
Etymology
Gilead, region of ancient Palestine known for its balm
First Known Use
1629, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
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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