asafetida meaning

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asafetida (noun): the brownish gum resin of various plants; has strong taste and odor; formerly used as an antispasmodic.

Spelling: asafoetida (British) · asafetida (American)

Definition of asafetida

  1. the brownish gum resin of various plants; has strong taste and odor; formerly used as an antispasmodic

    Synonyms: asafoetida

    Type of: natural resin

Word lists: words starting with AS · words ending in DA · 9-letter words

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