What does balm of Gilead mean?
• BALM OF GILEAD (noun) The noun BALM OF GILEAD has 3 senses: 1. medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees 2. a fragrant oleoresin 3. small evergreen tree of Africa and Asia; leaves have a strong aromatic odor when bruised Familiarity information: BALM OF GILEAD used as a noun is uncommon.