Gum Elemi (Noun)
Meaning
Fragrant resin obtain from trees of the family Burseraceae and used as incense.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The ancient ritual involved burning gum elemi to purify the air and bring spiritual balance.
- Gum elemi was highly valued for its fragrance and was often used in traditional incense blends.
- The resinous sap of the elemi tree was harvested and dried to produce the highly prized gum elemi.
- In traditional medicine, gum elemi was believed to have healing properties and was used to treat various ailments.
- The sweet, woody aroma of gum elemi filled the air as the incense stick burned slowly.