Elemi definition

ĕlə-mē
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Any of various oily resins derived from certain tropical trees, especially Canarium luzonicum of the Philippines, and used in making varnishes and inks.
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Any of various resins from tropical trees of the bursera family, used esp. in varnishes, ointments, and inks.
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A tree, Canarium luzonicum, native to the Philippines.
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(uncountable) A resin harvested from the elemi tree.
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elemi
Plural:
elemis

Origin of elemi

  • Probably ultimately from Arabic al-lāmī al- the lāmī a resin

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Elemi Sentence Examples

  • Balsam of Tolu, produced by Myroxylon toluiferum, a native of Venezuela and New Granada; balsam of Peru, derived from Myroxylon Pereirae, a native of San Salvador in Central America; Mexican and Brazilian elemi, produced by various species of Icica or "incense trees," and the liquid exudation of an American species of Liquidambar, are all used as incense in America.

  • The fragrance raw material known as elemi oil is prepared by steam distillation of Manila elemi oil is prepared by steam distillation of Manila elemi.

  • Spanish Amber was something of a surprise to me; I wasn't sure I'd like it just based on its curious blend of rosy geranium, sandalwood, bergamot and elemi.

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