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Meaning of "labdanum" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LABDANUM

Latin, from Greek ladanon, from lēdon rockrose, from Semitic.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF LABDANUM

ˈlæbdənəm


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LABDANUM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Labdanum is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LABDANUM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Labdanum

Labdanum, also called ladanum or ladan, is a sticky brown resin obtained from the shrubs Cistus ladanifer and Cistus creticus, species of rockrose. It has a long history of use in herbal medicine and as a perfume ingredient.

Definition of labdanum in the English dictionary

The definition of labdanum in the dictionary is a dark resinous juice obtained from various rockroses of the genus Cistus, used in perfumery and in the manufacture of fumigants and medicinal plasters.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LABDANUM

Cheltenham · Dagenham · galbanum · ladanum · lanthanum · laudanum · olibanum · organum · origanum · polygonum · Twickenham · tympanum

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LABDANUM

lab · lab book · lab coat · lab technician · lab. · Laban · labanotation · labara · labarum · labdacism · Labe · labefactation · labefaction · label · labelable · labeler · labella · labellable · labellate · labelled

WORDS THAT END LIKE LABDANUM

aluminum · annum · arcanum · Barnum · double-magnum · e pluribus unum · fanum · Forum Romanum · granum · magnum · molybdenum · opus anglicanum · per annum · plenum · regnum · solanum · stannum · sternum · verumontanum · viburnum

Synonyms and antonyms of labdanum in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «labdanum» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF LABDANUM

Find out the translation of labdanum to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of labdanum from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «labdanum» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

劳丹脂
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

ládano
570 millions of speakers
en

English

labdanum
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

labdanum
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

labdanum
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

ладана
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

labdanum
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

labdanum
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

labdanum
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Labdanum
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Labdanum
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

ラブダナム
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

labdanum
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Labdanum
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

labdanum
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

labdanum
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

लेबॅनॅनियम
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

laden
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

ladano
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

labdanum
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

ладану
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

labdanum
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λάβδανο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

labdanum
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

labdanum
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

labdanum
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of labdanum

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about labdanum

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LABDANUM»

Discover the use of labdanum in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to labdanum and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives
LABDANUM, OLEORESIN (Cistus spp.) 1527 Regulatory citations LABDANUM, OIL (Cistus spp.) Synonyms Cistus labdanum oil; Cistus oil; Gum labdanum; Hyperabsolute colorless labdanum; Labdanum; Labdanum absolute; Labdanum  ...
George A. Burdock, 1997
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The Magical and Ritual Use of Perfumes
After diluent reflection on all these diverse options, there is little doubt in my mind that onycha of Exodus 30:34 is labdanum . . . it is not only ideally suited for use in incense, but it is also a product of the Jewish homeland. — Harold J. Abrahams ...
Iona Miller, 1990
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The Aromatherapy Book: Applications and Inhalations
Labdanum. Labdanum. is a natural exudation from the plant Cistus ladanifer. It is not to be confused with “laudanum,” which isthenamefor a number of opium preparations originally obtained from alchemists. Labdanum is a small shrub ...
Jeanne Rose, 2013
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Flavours and Fragrances
Labdanum extracts. A practical combination of extraction and distillation is used for the production of labdanum gum, labdanum oil and labdacist oil. Labdanum gum is produced by extraction of the plant exudate from the twigs and leaves of ...
A D Swift, 1997
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Natural Sources of Flavourings
C. Parts used Resin gum (labdanum) from leaves and twigs Important constituents Essential oil (1, 2, 3): a-pinene (3.5%), camphene (11%), limonene ( 2.6%), y-terpinene (2%), bornyl acetate (4.2%), a-thujone (0.8%), carophyllene ( 0.47%), ...
‎2000
6
Aromatherapy for Health Professionals
1974a, Opdyke 1976f) ' labdanum oil is obtained by distilling the oleo resin, labdanum gum, which is derived from boiling the plant material in water (Leung & Foster 1996 p. 337) or by distilling the leaves and twigs directly (Lawless 1992 p.
Len Price, Shirley Price, 2011
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New Perfume Handbook
Citrus bergamia 67 Cistus creticus see Labdanum cyprius see Labdanum incanus see Labdanum ladunifer see Labdanum monsplensis see Labdanum villosus see Labdanum Citrul An aldehyde found in oils such as lemon, lime, verbena ...
N. Groom, 1997
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Aromatherapy for the Soul: Healing the Spirit with Fragrance ...
Labdanum. is a fragrance of prophecy, of visions, of quests in the search for truth. It provides a vehicle to explore the knowing, and a means by which to acknowledge the existence of universal wisdom deep within. The emotions of mortal ...
Valerie Ann Worwood, 2012
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Ranunculaceae to Anacardiacea
In Cyprus labdanum is collected by the shepherds by combing the resin from the fleeces of the sheep, which become loaded with it while they are pasturing. This is then purified by fusion in pots of wood or clay, and afterwards moulded into its  ...
Robert Bentley, Henry Trimen, 1880
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Chemical Dictionary of Economic Plants
Ladanum oil 388 Twigs of Cistus ladanifer (Cistaceae) are boiled with water to produce labdanum gum. Steam distillation of the gum produces the essential oil. Essential oil. The oil contains small amounts of many different compounds, e.g. a-  ...
Jeffrey B. Harborne, Herbert Baxter, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LABDANUM»

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Summer style tips to help you stay cool at work
... combined with woody cade oil and warm, masculine, leathery undertones from labdanum. The EDP is £155 for 50ml, available exclusively at ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Mäurer & Wirtz targets travel retail with new masculine launches
The base blends labdanum, frankincense, amber and patchouli – a key olfactory “stamp” throughout the entire Baldessarini portfolio. «MoodieReport, Jul 15»
3
Man of the moment: The best beauty gifts for Father's Day
Part of Bottega Veneta's luxury shaving collection, it's lightly scented with its signature men's scent, a woody, leathery blend of labdanum, ... «Express.co.uk, Jun 15»
4
Ephemera concert pairs scent and sound
... church holidays, Australian bushfire and insect drones inspired this scent, made with aldehydes, ozone, black pepper, saffron and labdanum. «Toronto Star, Jun 15»
5
Father's Day Gift Guide 2015: Make Scents! Best Bet Men's Fragrances
The complex blend is cradled by the leathery fragrance of labdanum with a highlight of fresh juniper berries. Totes Roger Sterling. «Monsters and Critics.com, Jun 15»
6
For Father's Day: Five scents that will create modern memories
Bottega Veneta Pour Homme Extreme: A rich, masculine eau de toilette, the scent features amplified notes of labdanum (a resin sourced from ... «Houston Chronicle, Jun 15»
7
The Golden Glory of Poverty Grass
These plants are the source of labdanum, a fragrant resin used in the scent and incense industries. Most fascinating about the relative is how ... «The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News, Jun 15»
8
Top 8 male scents for Father's Day–from a woman's viewpoint
The main components are labdanum, cedar, styrax, galbanum, sandalwood, carnation, hay, black pepper, frankincense, cinnamon, geranium, ... «Inquirer.net, Jun 15»
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Coolife NYC Le Premier Parfum (2014): A Modern Love Potion …
... with the sacral chakra, including sandalwood, patchouli, ylang ylang and labdanum. A veil of secrecy is thrown upon the other ingredients. «Mimi Froufrou, Jun 15»
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Hermès Le Jardin de Monsieur Li (2015): Le Jardin de Monsieur …
The composition is also warm in personality and suprisingly overdosed with labdanum (Cistus ladanifer)... Le Jardin de Monsieur Li rather than ... «Mimi Froufrou, May 15»
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