Elemi Definition

ĕlə-mē
elemis
noun
Any of various resins from tropical trees of the bursera family, used esp. in varnishes, ointments, and inks.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:

Other Word Forms of Elemi

Noun

Singular:
elemi
Plural:
elemis

Origin of Elemi

  • Probably ultimately from Arabic al-lāmī al- the lāmī a resin

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Elemi Sentence Examples

  • Balsam of Tolu, produced by Myroxylon toluiferum, a native of Venezuela and New Granada; balsam of Peru, derived from Myroxylon Pereirae, a native of San Salvador in Central America; Mexican and Brazilian elemi, produced by various species of Icica or "incense trees," and the liquid exudation of an American species of Liquidambar, are all used as incense in America.

  • The fragrance raw material known as elemi oil is prepared by steam distillation of Manila elemi oil is prepared by steam distillation of Manila elemi.

  • Spanish Amber was something of a surprise to me; I wasn't sure I'd like it just based on its curious blend of rosy geranium, sandalwood, bergamot and elemi.

Find Similar Words

Find similar words to elemi using the buttons below.

Words Starting With

EELELE

Words Ending With

IMIEMI

Unscrambles

elemi

Words Starting With E and Ending With I

Starts With E & Ends With IStarts With EL & Ends With IStarts With E & Ends With MI

Word Length

5 Letter Words5 Letter Words Starting With E5 Letter Words Ending With I