Noun has 3 senses

• balm of gilead(n = noun.plant) abies balsamea, balsam fir, canada balsam - medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees;


• balm of gilead(n = noun.substance) - a fragrant oleoresin;


• balm of gilead(n = noun.plant) commiphora meccanensis - small evergreen tree of Africa and Asia; leaves have a strong aromatic odor when bruised;