labdanum

/ˈlæbdənəm/
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Definitions of labdanum
  1. noun
    a dark brown to greenish oleoresin that has a fragrant odor and is used as a fixative in perfumes; obtained as a juice from certain rockroses
    synonyms: gum labdanum
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    oleoresin
    a naturally occurring mixture of a resin and an essential oil; obtained from certain plants
  2. noun
    a soft blackish-brown resinous exudate from various rockroses used in perfumes especially as a fixative
    synonyms: ladanum
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    type of:
    oleoresin
    a naturally occurring mixture of a resin and an essential oil; obtained from certain plants
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