labdanum

(lab′də nəm)

noun

a dark resin obtained from various cistus shrubs, used in perfumery

Origin: ML, altered < L ladanum < Gr ladanon < lēdon, mastic < Ar lādan < Pers

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noun

A resin of certain Old World plants of the genus Cistus, yielding a fragrant essential oil used in flavorings and perfumes.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Medieval Latin lapdanum, labdanum

Origin: , alteration of Latin lādanum

Origin: , from Greek lēdanon, lādanon

Origin: , from lēdon, *lādon, rockrose

Origin: , of Semitic origin

Origin: ; akin to Akkadian ladinnu, ladunu, an aromatic

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