Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahm uhv, ov gil-ee-uh d]
- /bɑm ʌv, ɒv ˈgɪl i əd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bahm uhv, ov gil-ee-uh d]
- /bɑm ʌv, ɒv ˈgɪl i əd/
Definitions of balm of gilead words
- noun balm of gilead any of several trees of the burseraceous genus Commiphora, esp C. opobalsamum of Africa and W Asia, that yield a fragrant oily resin 3
- noun balm of gilead the resin exuded by these trees 3
- noun balm of gilead a North American hybrid female poplar tree, Populus gileadensis (or P. candicans), with broad heart-shaped leaves 3
- noun balm of gilead a fragrant resin obtained from the balsam fir 3
- noun balm of gilead a small evergreen tree (Commiphora opobalsamum) of the bursera family native to Asia and Africa 3
- noun balm of gilead the resinous juice of this tree, used in ancient times in an aromatic ointment 3
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Origin of balm of gilead
First appearance:
before 1695 One of the 49% oldest English words
First recorded in 1695-1705
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Parts of speech for Balm of gilead
noun
adjective
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balm of gilead popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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