storax

noun

sto·rax | \ ˈstȯr-ˌaks

Definition of storax

1a : 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

2 : any of a genus (Styrax of the family Styracaceae, the storax family) of trees or shrubs with usually hairy leaves and white flowers in drooping racemes — compare benzoin

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storax

noun

sto·rax | \ ˈstō(ə)r-ˌaks, ˈstȯ(ə)r-

Medical Definition of storax

1 : a fragrant balsam obtained from the bark of an Asian tree of the genus Liquidambar (L. orientalis) that is used as an expectorant and sometimes in perfumery

— called also Levant storax, liquid storax