Olibanum synonyms

ōlibənəm

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frankincense
An aromatic gum resin obtained from African and Asian trees of the genus Boswellia, used as incense and in perfumes.
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gum olibanum
an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation
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thus
Alternative spelling of thuris.
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  • The prevalent bush plants are khansa (umbrella mimosa), acacias, aloes, and, especially, Boswellia and Commiphora, which yield highly fragrant resins and balsams, such as myrrh, frankincense (olibanum) and " balm of Gilead."

  • The Latino-barbaric word Olibanum (quasi Oleum Libani), the common name for frankincense in modern commerce, is used in a bull of Pope Benedict IX.

  • In Rome olibanum alone is employed; in other places benzoin, storax, lign, aloes, cascarilla bark, cinnamon, cloves and musk are all said to be occasionally used.

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