storaxPronunciation: /ˈstɔːraks/ (also styrax)Definition of storax noun 1 [mass noun] a rare fragrant gum resin obtained from an East Mediterranean tree, sometimes used in medicine, perfumery, and incense. (Levant or liquid storax) a liquid balsam obtained from the Asian liquidambar tree. 2a tropical or subtropical tree or shrub with showy white flowers in drooping clusters. Genus Styrax, family Styracaceae: several species, in particular S. officinalis, from which storax resin is obtained Origin: late Middle English: from Latin, from a variant of Greek sturaxstorax in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of storax in the US English dictionary
