Elemi
Elemi , noun
[Compare French élemi, Italian 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.