Olibanum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɒˈlɪbənəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Olibanum is a noun meaning A gum resin from trees of the genus Boswellia, formerly used as a medicine and now mainly as incense.
Meaning
A gum resin from trees of the genus Boswellia, formerly used as a medicine and now mainly as incense.
Example Sentences
Among the Turks, an exciting compound consists of olibanum, myrrh, camphor, musk, in pulverized form. The resultant perfume is said to affect the genitals.
Aromatics were used, too, especially in necromancy, and an old recipe of that sort comprises Musk, Myrrh, Frankincense, Red Storax, Mastick, Olibanum, Saffron, Benzoin and Labdanum.
Word Forms
- olibanums
Synonyms for olibanum
Depending on context, synonyms include frankincense.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include frankincense, opobalsam, bissabol, galbanum, bisabol, tolu.
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