Elemi
Pronunciation : El"e*mi
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. ?lemi, It. elemi, Sp. elemi; of American or Oriental. origin.]
Definition : Defn: A fragrant gum resin obtained chiefly tropical trees of the genera Amyris and Canarium. A. elemifera yields Mexican elemi; C. commune, the Manila elemi. It is used in the manufacture of varnishes, also in ointments and plasters.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913