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bdellium

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛlɪəm/

Definition of bdellium

noun

[mass noun]
  • a fragrant resin produced by a number of trees related to myrrh, used in perfumes.

Origin:

late Middle English: via Latin from Greek bdellion, of Semitic origin

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