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Meaning of "olibanum" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD OLIBANUM

From Medieval Latin, from Greek libanos.
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PRONUNCIATION OF OLIBANUM

olibanum  [ɒˈlɪbənəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OLIBANUM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Olibanum 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 OLIBANUM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

olibanum

Frankincense

Frankincense, also called olibanum, is an aromatic resin obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia, particularly Boswellia sacra, B. carteri, B. thurifera, B. frereana and B. bhaw-dajiana. The English word is derived from Old French "franc encens" and is used in incense and perfumes. There are four main species of Boswellia that produce true frankincense and resin from each of the four is available in various grades. The grades depend on the time of harvesting. The resin is hand-sorted for quality. Frankincense is mentioned in the Bible as one of the three gifts the wise men gave to the young child Jesus.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OLIBANUM


Cheltenham
ˈtʃɛltənəm
Dagenham
ˈdæɡənəm
galbanum
ˈɡælbənəm
labdanum
ˈlæbdənəm
ladanum
ˈlædənəm
lanthanum
ˈlænθənəm
laudanum
ˈlɔːdənəm
organum
ˈɔːɡənəm
origanum
əˈrɪɡənəm
polygonum
pəˈlɪɡənəm
Twickenham
ˈtwɪkənəm
tympanum
ˈtɪmpənəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OLIBANUM

olicook
olid
oligaemia
oligaemic
oligarch
oligarchal
oligarchic
oligarchical
oligarchically
oligarchies
oligarchy
oligemia
oligemic
oligist
Oligocene
oligochaete
oligochrome
oligoclase
oligocythaemia

WORDS THAT END LIKE OLIBANUM

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 olibanum in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «olibanum» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OLIBANUM

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Translator English - Chinese

乳香
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

olibanum
570 millions of speakers

English

olibanum
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

olibanum
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

olibanum
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

олибанум
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

olibanum
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ধুনো
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

oliban
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Olibanum
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Weihrauch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オリバナム
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

유향
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Olakanum
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Olibanum
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

olibanum
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ऑलिबॅनियम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

günnük
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

olibanum
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

olibanum
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

олібанум
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

olibanum
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

olibanum
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

olibanum
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

olibanum
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

olibanum
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of olibanum

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OLIBANUM»

The term «olibanum» is regularly used and occupies the 92.686 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OLIBANUM» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OLIBANUM»

Discover the use of olibanum in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to olibanum and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Magical and Ritual Use of Perfumes
Olibanum resinoids, absolutes, and oils are available. Its balsamic odor has a lemony top note with a smooth but pungently fresh and crisp incense note. It is ideal for oriental, woody, powdery, spicy, aldehydic, citrus, and floral perfumes.
Iona Miller, 1990
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Fenaroli's Handbook of Flavor Ingredients, Fifth Edition
Description: Olibanum is a gum resin secreted by several Boswellia species that grow extensively from southern Arabia to Somaliland. The small trees or shrubs yield an exudate after incisions are made on the bark; it consists of a milky liquid  ...
George A. Burdock, 2004
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Aromatherapy Science: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals
Dioscorides mentioned the use of the gum in treating skin disorders, ophthalmology, haemorrhages and pneumonia. Olibanum has received some interest more recently in traditional medicine: China is the largest market for all the resins, ...
Maria Lis-Balchin, 2006
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A Dictionary of the Economic Products of India
768 African Olibanum. Indian Olibanum. 770 gum,* which forms a thick mucilage with three parts of water. Dissolved in 5 parts of water it yields a neutral solution, which is precipitated by perchloride of iron as well as by silicate of sodium, but ...
George Watt, 2014
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Cyclopædia of India and of Eastern and Southern Asia, ...
Dr. Royle tells us that two kinds of olibanum are met with in commerce, one Indian, and the other African, the gum resins of Boswellia serrata and B. thurifera. This was the frankincense used by the ancients in their religious ceremonies. Moses ...
Edward Balfour, 1873
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Catalogue of the economic products of the presidency of ...
The gum resin, — Olibanum (quasi Oleum Libani), Frankincense. Vernacular. Sallaci, Shullokee, Cunduru, Sans. Salai, Gundaba- rosa, Dhoop, Esus, Luban, Hind. Koondur-zuchir, Guz. Awul* goondur, Dec. Paranghisambrani, Tarn. Luban  ...
George Christopher M. Birdwood (sir.), 1862
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Catalogue of the vegetable productions of the presidency of ...
The gum resin, — Olibanum {quasi Oleum Libani), Frankincense. Vernacular, Sallaci, Skullokee, Cunduru, Sans. Salai, Gundaba- rosa, Dhoop, Estis, Luban, Hind. Koondur-zuchir, Guz. Awul- goondur, Dec. Paranghi-sambrani, Tam. Luban  ...
‎1865
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Catalogue of the Vegetable Productions of the Presidency of ...
The gum resin,—Olibanum (quasi Oleum Libaui), Frankinceuse. Vernacular, Sallaci, Skullokee, Cunduru, Sans. Salai, Gundabarosa, Dhoop, Eeus, Laban, Hind. Koondur-zucllir, Guz. Amulgoondur, Dec. Paranghi-sambrani, Tam. Luban  ...
Sir George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood, 1865
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The elements of materia medica and therapeutics
This variety constitutes the larger portion of the olibanum of commerce, and is the more fragrant when burned. It contains an acid re.sin and a volatile oil. 2. The second variety is in clearer, yellower, less brittle, and opaque pieces, generally in  ...
Jonathan Pereira, 1857
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Transactions of the Linnean Society of London
which Carter found produced the frankincense of the Hadramaut — and also that Bos- toellia thurifera (including B. glabra) of India, and B. papyrifera of Abyssinia, whilst thuriferous species, are not known to yield any of the olibanum of ...
Linnean Society of London, 1871

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OLIBANUM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term olibanum is used in the context of the following news items.
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Richard E Grant's fragrance JACK created by Swallowfield wins FiFi …
... and mandarin, heart notes of clove, pepper and nutmeg, and base notes of oud, vetiver, white musk, tobacco absolute and olibanum resin. «Western Morning News, Jul 15»
2
Scents of summer
The floral woody amber signature is derived from lily, rose, cardamom, cashmere wood and olibanum incense. Hudson's Bay | $70. «The Province, Jun 15»
3
Fab Five: Scents of summer
The floral woody amber signature is derived from lily, rose, cardamom, cashmere wood and olibanum incense. Hudson's Bay | $70. «Vancouver Sun, Jun 15»
4
Hi, I'm an IT Specialist working in Perfumery Business
Olibanum Frankincense Olive Olive flower. Olive Leaf Olive Tree Opium Opoponax Orange Orange Blossom Orchid Oregano Oriental notes «Basenotes, Apr 15»
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Reviews of LAVS
But whereas an overdose of the stuff can easily send a fragrance into the realm of “pine car freshener,” here it's mitigated by a wall of frankincense/olibanum's ... «Basenotes, Apr 15»
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Jo Malone Incense & Cedrat Intense Cologne (2015): Great Bones …
... be able to forgo using the genuine material, Frankincense or Olibanum, usually harvested from the endangered species of Boswellia Sacra. «Mimi Froufrou, Feb 15»
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Frankincense trees under threat in Oman
Small changes in the tree appearance could include the production of liquid olibanum substitute instead of ordinary white milky olibanum," Dr. «Times of Oman, Feb 15»
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ESO says sustainable harvesting must to protect frankincense trees
Frankincense is harvested by tapping the trunk and branches of the Boswellia sacra tree (commonly known as frankincense or olibanum-tree). «Muscat Daily, Feb 15»
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BZ-KRÄUTERFIBEL: Mehr als nur guter Geruch
Früher war es üblich, Krankenzimmer mit Olibanum (Weihrauch) zu reinigen. Dieses Harz wirkt nachgewiesenermaßen antiseptisch und ... «Badische Zeitung, Jan 15»
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Azzaro pour Elle (2015) {New Fragrance} {Perfume Images & Ads}
... royal lily followed by a heart featuring rosé champagne and green cardamom. The base rests on Cashmere wood and Olibanum incense. «Mimi Froufrou, Jan 15»

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