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storaxMain Entry: sto·rax Pronunciation: \ˈstȯr-ˌaks\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin, alteration of Latin styrax, from Greek Date: 14th century 1 a : a fragrant balsam obtained from the bark of an Asian tree (Liquidambar orientalis) of the witch-hazel family that is used as an expectorant and sometimes in perfumery —called also Levant storax b : a balsam from the sweet gum that is similar to storax
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