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1. (n.) elemi
any of various fragrant resins from certain trees, esp. Canarium commune, used chiefly in the manufacture of varnishes, lacquers, ointments, and in perfumery.
Etymology: (1535–45; short for gum elemi < NL gummi elimī; cf. Ar allāmī the elemi)
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1. (noun) elemi, gum elemi
fragrant resin obtain from trees of the family Burseraceae and used as incense
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1. (noun) elemi
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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