gal·ba·num (gal′bə nəm)
noun
a bitter, bad-smelling Asiatic gum resin, obtained from various plants (genus Ferula) of the umbel family, formerly used in medicine
Etymology: ME < L < Gr chalbanē < Heb chelbenah
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