galbanum: Meaning and Definition of

gal•ba•num

Pronunciation: (gal'bu-num), [key]
— n.
  1. a gum resin with a peculiar, strong odor, obtained from certain Asian plants of the genus Ferula, used in incense and formerly in medicine.
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