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elemi

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A tree, Canarium luzonicum, native to the Philippines.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A resin harvested from the tree.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

fragrant resin obtain from trees of the family Burseraceae and used as incense

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: gum elemi

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: gum resin

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: élémi — elemi