/el"euh mee/ , n. , pl. elemis .
any of various fragrant resins from certain trees, esp. Canarium commune, used chiefly in the manufacture of varnishes, lacquers, ointments, and in perfumery. Also called gum elemi .
[ 1535-45; short for gum elemi gummi elimi; cf. Ar allami the elemi ]