labdanum

lab·da·num

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lab-duh-nuh m]
- /ˈlæb də nəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lab-duh-nuh m]
- /ˈlæb də nəm/

Definitions of labdanum word

noun labdanum a resinous juice that exudes from various rockroses of the genus Cistus: used in perfumery, fumigating substances, etc. 1
noun labdanum A gum resin obtained from the twigs of a southern European rockrose, used in perfumery and for fumigation. 1
noun labdanum a dark resinous juice obtained from various rockroses of the genus Cistus, used in perfumery and in the manufacture of fumigants and medicinal plasters 0
noun labdanum a dark resin obtained from various cistus shrubs, used in perfumery 0
noun labdanum A sticky brown resin obtained from species of rockrose, used mainly in perfume. 0

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Origin of labdanum

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English labdanum, lapdanum < Medieval Latin, for Latin lādanum < Greek lā́danon, akin to lêdon rockrose < Semitic

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Parts of speech for Labdanum

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labdanum popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

labdanum usage trend in Literature

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