xylobalsamum

noun

xy·​lo·​bal·​sa·​mum

ˌzīlōˈbȯlsəməm

: the dried twigs or fragrant wood of a balm of Gilead (Commiphora meccanensis)

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek xylobalsamon, from xyl- + balsamon balsam tree, balsam

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