olibanum

[ oh-lib-uh-nuhm ]

noun

1. frankincense.

olibanum

/ ɒˈlɪbənəm /

noun

1. another name for frankincense

Word History and Origins

Origin of olibanum¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Medieval Latin, for Late Latin libanus, from Greek líbanos, of Semitic origin; compare Hebrew ləbhōnāh

Word History and Origins

Origin of olibanum¹

C14: from Medieval Latin, from Greek libanos

Example Sentences

The resin has a number of local names, among them luban, from the classical Arabic for milky whiteness, later adapted into Middle English as olibanum.

From New York Times

It’s inspired by a handful of men’s fragrances Parker would wear, often rife with vetivers and frankincense, also known as olibanum and one of the base notes of Stash.

From Los Angeles Times

The last authority also mentions olibanum as a reputed natural product of China.

From Project Gutenberg

In the soul of every libertarian swings a fragrant censer which offers up olibanum to the stainless character of the great revolutionist.

From Project Gutenberg

She had been in this situation about six weeks, during which time she had taken ammoniacum, olibanum, and large quantities of squills, without any other effect than frequent sickness.

From Project Gutenberg