[balm of Gil.e.ad] [Gilead, region of ancient Palestine known for its balm] (1703) 1: a small evergreen African and Asian tree (Commiphora meccanensis of the family Burseraceae) with aromatic leaves; also: a fragrant oleoresin from this tree
2: an agency that soothes, relieves, or heals
3: either of two poplars: a: a hybrid northern tree (Populus gileadensis) with broadly cordate leaves that are pubescent esp. on the underside b: balsam poplar