galbanum


gal·ba·num

noun \ˈgal-bə-nəm, ˈgl-\

Definition of GALBANUM

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

Origin of GALBANUM

Middle English, from Latin, from Greek chalbanē, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew ḥelbĕnāh galbanum
First Known Use: 14th century

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