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ladanum

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun ladanum has 1 sense
  1. labdanum, ladanum - a soft blackish-brown resinous exudate from various rockroses used in perfumes especially as a fixative
    --1 is a kind of oleoresin
    --1 is a substance of common gum cistus, Cistus ladanifer, Cistus ladanum

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Ladanum

Definition:

Ladanum, also known as Cistus or Rock Rose, is a sticky resin obtained from various species of Mediterranean shrubs.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

  • Sense 1: A fragrant amber resin used in perfumes and incense.
  • Sense 2: The shrub from which ladanum is obtained.

Usages:

  • Usage 1: Ladanum resin is often added as a base note in high-end perfumes.
  • Usage 2: The ladanum shrub has medicinal properties and is commonly used in herbal remedies.
  • Usage 3: Ladanum is traditionally used in religious ceremonies for its aromatic qualities.

Examples:

  • Example 1: She purchased a bottle of perfume containing ladanum extract.
  • Example 2: The hiker stumbled upon a field of ladanum shrubs during her trek.
  • Example 3: The priest burned ladanum incense during the sacred ritual.

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