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elemi
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elemi, n. [Cf. F. élemi, 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]
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