What is another word for ladanum?

Pronunciation: [lˈadanəm] (IPA)

Ladanum is a resinous substance that is extracted from the leaves and twigs of the rockrose plant. This sticky resin has been used for centuries in perfumes, incenses, and medicines. There are several synonyms for ladanum, including labdanum, ladan, jara resin, and cistus resin. These terms all refer to the same aromatic resin and have been used interchangeably throughout history. Ladanum is prized for its unique scent, which has been described as musky, earthy, and balsamic. It has also been used for its medicinal properties, as it was believed to have healing effects on the skin and respiratory system.

Synonyms for Ladanum:

What are the hypernyms for Ladanum?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    gum resin, Plant secretion, Resinous substance, distilled essential oil.

What are the hyponyms for Ladanum?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for ladanum (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Ladanum?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Ladanum

Then they sat down to eat and, when they looked up, they saw a band of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead; and their camels were loaded with spices, gum, and ladanum on their way to carry it down to Egypt.
"The Children's Bible"
Henry A. Sherman Charles Foster Kent
So their father said to them, If it must be so, then do this: take some of the fruits of the land in your jars and carry a present to the man, a little balsam, a little syrup, spices, ladanum, pistachio nuts, and almonds.
"The Children's Bible"
Henry A. Sherman Charles Foster Kent

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