Found 2 items, similar to elemi.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: elemi elemi n : fragrant resin obtain from trees of the family Burseraceae and used as incense [syn: gum elemi]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Elemi Elemi \El"e*mi\, n. [Cf. F. ['e]lemi, It. elemi, Sp. elemi; of American or Oriental. origin.] A fragrant gum resin obtained chiefly from tropical trees of the genera Amyris and Canarium. Amyris elemifera yields Mexican elemi; Canarium commune, the Manila elemi. It is used in the manufacture of varnishes, also in ointments and plasters. [1913 Webster]