ə noun, plural el·e·mis.
any of various fragrant resins from certain trees, especially Canarium commune, used chiefly in the manufacture of varnishes, lacquers, ointments, and in perfumery.
Also called gum elemi.
Origin:
1535–45; short for gum elemi < Neo-Latin gummi elimī; compare Arabic allāmī the elemi
1535–45; short for gum elemi < Neo-Latin gummi elimī; compare Arabic allāmī the elemi
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| —n , pl -mis | |
| any of various fragrant resins obtained from tropical trees, esp trees of the family Burseraceae: used in making varnishes, ointments, inks, etc | |
| [C16: via Spanish from Arabic al-lāmi the elemi] | |
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Elemi
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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