asafoetida meaning

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

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Definition of asafoetida

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

    Synonyms: asafetida

    Type of: natural resin

Word lists: words starting with AS · words ending in DA · 10-letter words

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