incense tree
incense tree · incense trees
Any of several balsamic trees of the genus Protium, mostly tropical American, whose…Any of several balsamic trees of the genus Protium, mostly tropical American, whose gum resin is used for incense.
Meaning
2 sensesAny of several balsamic trees of the genus Protium, mostly tropical American, whose gum resin is used for incense.
(Jamaica)A tree of species Chrysobalanus icaco, related to the plums.
More definitions
- any of various tropical trees of the family Burseraceae yielding fragrant gums or resins that are burned as incense
Forms
plural: incense trees| Singular | incense tree |
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See also
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