balm of gilead

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  1. medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees
  2. small evergreen tree of Africa and Asia; leaves have a strong aromatic odor when bruised
  3. a fragrant oleoresin

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