ELEMI

El″e‐mi (?), n. [[Cf. F. élemi, It. elemi, Sp. elemi; of American or Oriental. origin.]] A fragrant gum resin obtained chiefly from tropical trees of the genera Amyris and Canarium. A. elemifera yields Mexican elemi; C. commune, the Manila elemi. It is used in the manufacture of varnishes, also in ointments and plasters.