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elemi
el·e·mi [ élləmee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
tropical resin: a fragrant resin obtained from various tropical trees. Use: varnishes, inks, ointments, perfumes.
[Mid-16th century. Via modern Latin< Arabic al-lāmī]
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