About The Word Olibanum
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Olibanum
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What's The Definition Of Olibanum?
[n] an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation
Synonyms | Synonyms for Olibanum: frankincense | gum olibanum | thus Related Terms | Find terms related to Olibanum: See Also | gum Olibanum In Webster's Dictionary \O*lib"a*num\, n. [LL., fr. Ar. al-luban frankincense;
cf.Gr. ?, ?, of Semitic origin.]
The fragrant gum resin of various species of {Boswellia};
Oriental frankincense.
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