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Castoreum
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What's The Definition Of Castoreum?Synonyms | Synonyms for Castoreum: Related Terms | Find terms related to Castoreum: See Also | Castoreum In Webster's Dictionary \Cas*to"re*um\, n. [L. See {Castor}.]
A peculiar bitter orange-brown substance, with strong,
penetrating odor, found in two sacs between the anus and
external genitals of the beaver; castor; -- used in medicine
as an antispasmodic, and by perfumers.
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