ˈeləmē noun
( -s )
Etymology: alteration of earlier elimi, from New Latin, probably from Arabic al-lāmi the elemi
: any of certain fragrant oleoresins obtained from tropical trees of the family Burseraceae and used chiefly in varnishes, lacquers, and printing inks and formerly in medicinal plasters: as
a. : a soft yellowish plastic resin from several African, Asiatic, and Philippine trees of the genus Canarium ; especially : manila elemi — compare brea 1a(2)
b. : a resin obtained from certain trees of the genus Protium and used as incense