STORAX


Meaning of STORAX in English

n. 1 a a fragrant resin, obtained from the tree Styrax officinalis and formerly used in perfume. b this tree. 2 (in full Levant or liquid storax) a balsam obtained from the tree Liquidambar orientalis.

[ L f. Gk, var. of STYRAX ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.