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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. 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.