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Boswellia

noun
Bos·​well·​ia | \ bäzˈwelēə\

Definition of Boswellia

: an important genus of incense-yielding trees (family Burseraceae) of northern Africa and India having triangular 3-celled fruit with winged seeds — see frankincense, salai

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History and Etymology for Boswellia

New Latin, perhaps from James Boswell †1795 + New Latin -ia

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