| n. | 1. | A fragrant gum resin obtained chiefly from tropical trees of the genera Amyris and Canarium. Amyris elemifera yields Mexican elemi; Canarium commune, the Manila elemi. It is used in the manufacture of varnishes, also in ointments and plasters. |
| Noun | 1. | elemi - fragrant resin obtain from trees of the family Burseraceae and used as incense Synonyms: gum elemi |