olibanum meaning

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olibanum (noun): an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation.

Definition of olibanum

  1. an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation

    Synonyms: frankincense, gum olibanum, thus

    Type of: gum

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with OL · words ending in UM · 8-letter words

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