Associations to the word «Galbanum»

Wiktionary

GALBANUM, noun. A bitter, aromatic resin or gum, extracted from plants of the genus Ferula, that resembles assafoetida and has been used in incense and in aromatherapy

Dictionary definition

GALBANUM, noun. A bitter aromatic gum resin that resembles asafetida.

Wise words

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