GALBANUM


Meaning of GALBANUM in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' gal-b ə -n ə m, ' go ̇ l-

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, from Greek chalban ē , of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew ḥ elb ĕ n ā h galbanum

Date: 14th century

: a yellowish to green or brown aromatic bitter gum resin derived from several Asian plants (as Ferula galbaniflua ) and used in incense

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