olibanum
/oh-lib-uh-nuhm/US // oʊˈlɪb ə nəm //UK // (ɒˈlɪbənəm) //
欧莱雅,欧薄荷,欧莱雅香水,欧芹
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : frankincense.
Examples
Hence the keen fragrance of gum-olibanum the young elephants have divided!
Olibanum is a gum resin, used to a limited extent in this country, in the manufacture of incense and pastilles.
African or Arabian olibanum is produced by Boswellia floribunda.
From gum benzoin, either alone or mixed with olibanum or styrax, thrown on hot cinders or a heated shovel.
The last authority also mentions olibanum as a reputed natural product of China.
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