olibanum

[ oh-lib-uh-nuhm ]

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noun

frankincense.

olibanum

/ ɒˈlɪbənəm /

noun

See frankincense
another name for frankincense

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Word History and Origins

Origin of olibanum¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Medieval Latin, for Late Latin libanus, from Greek líbanos, of Semitic origin; compare Hebrew ləbhōnāh

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Word History and Origins

Origin of olibanum¹

C14: from Medieval Latin, from Greek libanos

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Example Sentences

Hence the keen fragrance of gum-olibanum the young elephants have divided!

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Olibanum is a gum resin, used to a limited extent in this country, in the manufacture of incense and pastilles.

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African or Arabian olibanum is produced by Boswellia floribunda.

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From gum benzoin, either alone or mixed with olibanum or styrax, thrown on hot cinders or a heated shovel.

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The last authority also mentions olibanum as a reputed natural product of China.

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