ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. A shrub of species Penaea sarcocolla, native to South Africa.
  2. Gum resin obtained from them, (historical) particularly A. sarcolla resin as used in traditional medicine and paint manufacture.
  3. (inexact) Similar resins produced from similar species of shrubs, particularly Penaea mucronata and Astragalus fasciculifolius.

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