Associations to the word «Labdanum»

Wiktionary

LABDANUM, noun. A sticky brown resin obtained from species of rockrose, used mainly in perfume.

Dictionary definition

LABDANUM, 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.
LABDANUM, noun. A soft blackish-brown resinous exudate from various rockroses used in perfumes especially as a fixative.

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