a fragrant oily resin used esp in perfumery
any of several species of small evergreen African and Asian trees from which it is obtained: genus Commiphora
either of two poplars:
a N American tree with broad heart-shaped leaves: Populus gileadensis
= balsam poplar
a resin obtained from the balsam fir
[named after Gilead, region of ancient Palestine known for its balm (Jeremiah 8:22)]