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olibanum
[ oh-lib-uh-nuhm ]
olibanum
/ ɒˈlɪbənəm /
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Word History and Origins
Origin of olibanum1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of olibanum1
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Example Sentences
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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