labdanum

American  

[lab-duh-nuhm] / ˈlæb də nəm /

noun

1. a resinous juice that exudes from various rockroses of the genus Cistus: used in perfumery, fumigating substances, etc.

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labdanum British  

/ ˈlæbdənəm /

noun

1. a dark resinous juice obtained from various rockroses of the genus Cistus, used in perfumery and in the manufacture of fumigants and medicinal plasters

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Etymology

Origin of labdanum

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

Example Sentences

Encased in a glossy black glass vessel, Owens’ candle is a mysterious blend of labdanum, myrrh, frankincense and ambergris.

From Los Angeles Times

When they cracked open the crust that formed beneath the flames, Ochando and his team found hot green leaves dripping with labdanum.

From Science Magazine

In one piece here, a small brown pool of warmed labdanum resin rests within a zippered cloth clamshell, emitting faint, earthy wafts.

From Los Angeles Times

This one takes you straight to the carnival: a basket of roasted nuts, cotton candy, caramel apples, pink peppercorns and bergamot over a base of labdanum, geranium, patchouli and wood chips.

From Forbes

Then take the best labdanum, benjoin, with storaxes, ambergris, civet, and musk.

From Project Gutenberg