agallochum

/æɡəˈlɒtʃəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A fragrant resin; the resinous sap of the Agalloch tree, or of the Pistacia lentiscus.

“The ancient Greeks used the resinous sap of the agallochum tree for its fragrant properties.”

2. noun

A fragrant resinous substance; gum

“The perfume contained a mixture of various fragrant resins, including agallochum.”

Synonyms

  • fragrance
  • gum
  • resin

Antonyms

  • dull
  • odorless