Sarcocolla
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /sɑːkəˈkɒlə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sarcocolla is a noun meaning A shrub of species Astragalus sarcocolla, native to Iran.
Meaning
A shrub of species Astragalus sarcocolla, native to Iran.
More Meanings
- A shrub of species Penaea sarcocolla, native to South Africa.
- Gum resin obtained from them, (historical) particularly A. sarcolla resin as used in traditional medicine and paint manufacture.
- (inexact) Similar resins produced from similar species of shrubs, particularly Penaea mucronata and Astragalus fasciculifolius.
Word Forms
- sarcocol
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sarcocol, scammony, dracanth, caranna, tragacanth, mochras.
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