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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 …

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  1. n. 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. n. fragrant resin obtain from trees of the family Burseraceae and used as incense
  3. A fragrant gum resin obtained chiefly 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.
  4. A fragrant gum resin obtained chiefly tropical trees of thegenera Amyris and Canarium. A. elemifera yields Mexican elemi; C.commune, the Manila elemi. It is used in the manufacture ofvarnishes, also in ointments and plasters.
  5. n. fragrant resin obtain from trees of the family Burseraceae and used as incense