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Definition of Galbanum
1. Noun. A bitter aromatic gum resin that resembles asafetida.
Definition of Galbanum
1. Noun. A bitter, aromatic resin or gum, extracted from plants of the genus ''Ferula'', that resembles asafetida and has been used in incense and in aromatherapy ¹
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Definition of Galbanum
1. a gum resin [n -S]
Medical Definition of Galbanum
1. A gum resin exuding from the stems of certain Asiatic umbelliferous plants, mostly species of Ferula. The Bubon Galbanum of South Africa furnishes an inferior kind of galbanum. It has an acrid, bitter taste, a strong, unpleasant smell, and is used for medical purposes, also in the arts, as in the manufacture of varnish. Origin: L. Galbanum, Gr, prob. From Heb. Klekb'nh: cf. F. Galbanum. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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