Meaning of BALM OF GILEAD

WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees [n]  small evergreen tree of Africa and Asia; leaves have a strong aromatic odor when bruised [n]  a fragrant oleoresin
	Synonyms:		Abies balsamea, balsam fir, Canada balsam, Commiphora meccanensis
	See Also:		balm, Commiphora, genus Commiphora, incense tree, silver fir