What is the meaning of Elemi?

A fragrant gum resin obtained chiefly from 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 Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), via OPTED

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