Definitions for elemi

elemi el·e·mi

Spelling: [el-uh-mee]
IPA: /ˈɛl ə mi/

Elemi is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 40 anagrams from letters in elemi (eeilm).

Definitions for elemi

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 elemi

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

Examples for elemi

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for elemi
Scrable

7

Words with friends

9

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