ladanum

[ lad-nuhm ]

noun

1. labdanum.

ladanum

/ ˈlædənəm /

noun

1. another name for labdanum

Example Sentences

Ladanum is a varnish or gluey coating found on the leaves of Cistus creticus, which grows in Crete.

From Project Gutenberg

“Stripes of labdanum” or ladanum: a fragrant, resinous exudation from the plants Cystus creticus and Cystus ladaniferus.

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Ladanum, lad′a-num, n. a resinous exudation from the leaves of a shrub growing round the Mediterranean.

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On the west side of the island the peasants distil rose, orange, and lavender water, and myrtle and ladanum oil.

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