olibanum
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of olibanum
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Medieval Latin, for Late Latin libanus, from Greek líbanos, of Semitic origin; compare Hebrew ləbhōnāh
Example Sentences
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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 • May 10, 2021
"Burgundy" pitch, olibanum, beeswax, zinc oxide, anhydrous lanolin, starch, orris root.
From Time Magazine Archive
The gum-resin is used and sold locally as an incense, but is soft and sticky, and is not the olibanum of commerce; nor is it collected for exportation.
From The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2 by Yule, Henry
Common frankincense is an ingredient in some ointments and plasters, and on account of its pleasant odour when burned has been used in incense as a substitute for olibanum.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 1 "Franciscans" to "French Language" by Various
In the soul of every libertarian swings a fragrant censer which offers up olibanum to the stainless character of the great revolutionist.
From Comrade Kropotkin by Robinson, Victor
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