labdanum
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lab·da·num

noun \ˈlab-də-nəm\

Definition of LABDANUM

: a soft dark fragrant bitter oleoresin derived from various rockroses (genus Cistus) and used in making perfumes

Variants of LABDANUM

lab·da·num also lad·a·num \ˈla-də-nəm, ˈlad-nəm\

Origin of LABDANUM

Medieval Latin lapdanum
First Known Use: 14th century

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