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Astragalus
noun · 78% connection
A genus of papilionaceous plants, of the tribe Galegeae, containing numerous species, two of which are called, in English, milk vetch…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: resin, gathered, certain, oriental, species.
Bond
noun · 78% connection
A writing under seal, by which a person binds himself, his heirs, executors, and administrators, to pay a certain sum on or before a f…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: resin, gathered, certain, oriental, species.
Cajuput
noun · 78% connection
A highly stimulating volatile inflammable oil, distilled from the leaves of an East Indian tree (Melaleuca cajuputi, etc.) It is green…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: resin, gathered, certain, oriental, species.
Calamus
noun · 78% connection
A species of Acorus (A. calamus), commonly called calamus, or sweet flag. The root has a pungent, aromatic taste, and is used in medic…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: resin, gathered, certain, oriental, species.
Cannabin
noun · 78% connection
A poisonous resin extracted from hemp (Cannabis sativa, variety Indica). The narcotic effects of hasheesh are due to this resin.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: resin, gathered, certain, oriental, species.
Caper
noun · 78% connection
The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), much used for pickles.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: resin, gathered, certain, oriental, species.
Carbanil
noun · 78% connection
A mobile liquid, CO.N.C6H5, of pungent odor. It is the phenyl salt of isocyanic acid.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: resin, gathered, certain, oriental, species.
Chloral
noun · 78% connection
A colorless oily liquid, CCl3.CHO, of a pungent odor and harsh taste, obtained by the action of chlorine upon ordinary or ethyl alcoho…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: resin, gathered, certain, oriental, species.
Chloroform
noun · 78% connection
A colorless volatile liquid, CHCl3, having an ethereal odor and a sweetish taste, formed by treating alcohol with chlorine and an alka…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: resin, gathered, certain, oriental, species.
Chlorpicrin
noun · 78% connection
A heavy, colorless liquid, CCl3.NO2, of a strong pungent odor, obtained by subjecting picric acid to the action of chlorine.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: resin, gathered, certain, oriental, species.
Corundum
noun · 78% connection
The earth alumina, as found native in a crystalline state, including sapphire, which is the fine blue variety; the oriental ruby, or r…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: resin, gathered, certain, oriental, species.
Cress
noun · 78% connection
A plant of various species, chiefly cruciferous. The leaves have a moderately pungent taste, and are used as a salad and antiscorbutic.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: resin, gathered, certain, oriental, species.
Dammara
noun · 78% connection
An oleoresin used in making varnishes; dammar gum; dammara resin. It is obtained from certain resin trees indigenous to the East Indie…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: resin, gathered, certain, oriental, species.
Elemi
noun · 78% connection
A fragrant gum resin obtained chiefly from tropical trees of the genera Amyris and Canarium. A. elemifera yields Mexican elemi; C. com…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: resin, gathered, certain, oriental, species.
Elemin
noun · 78% connection
A transparent, colorless oil obtained from elemi resin by distillation with water; also, a crystallizable extract from the resin.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: resin, gathered, certain, oriental, species.
Epithem
noun · 78% connection
Any external topical application to the body, except ointments and plasters, as a poultice, lotion, etc.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: resin, gathered, certain, oriental, species.
Euosmitte
noun · 78% connection
A fossil resin, so called from its strong, peculiar, pleasant odor.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: resin, gathered, certain, oriental, species.
Frankincense
noun · 78% connection
A fragrant, aromatic resin, or gum resin, burned as an incense in religious rites or for medicinal fumigation. The best kinds now come…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: resin, gathered, certain, oriental, species.
