Definitions for elemis

elemis el·e·mi

Spelling: [el-uh-mee]
IPA: /ˈɛl ə mi/

Elemis is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 95 anagrams from letters in elemis (eeilms).

Definitions for elemis

noun

  1. any of various fragrant resins from certain trees, especially Canarium commune, used chiefly in the manufacture of varnishes, lacquers, ointments, and in perfumery.

Origin of elemis

1535-45; short for gum elemi New Latin gummi elimī; compare Arabic allāmī the elemi

Examples for elemis

The incised trunk exudes a gum-resin called brea blanca (white pitch) in the Philippines and elemi in Europe.

The elemi of the shops is often adulterated, but more frequently a factitious kind is sold for the genuine gum.

In this state they should be dressed with a little resin cerate or elemi ointment.

Powder the elemi, and dissolve it in the solvent, using gentle heat.

We believe that elemi possesses the same properties as copaiba, and that its indications for internal use are the same.

We made a large fire, thanks to the elemi gum, which burns with such ease.

Word Value for elemis
Scrable

7

Words with friends

9

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