balm of gilead

(noun) medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees. Synonyms: balsam fir, balm of Gilead, Canada balsam, Abies balsamea.

(noun) a fragrant oleoresin. Synonyms: balm of Gilead.

(noun) small evergreen tree of Africa and Asia; leaves have a strong aromatic odor when bruised. Synonyms: balm of gilead, Commiphora meccanensis.