storax

/'stɔ:rəks/

Thân thiện

A small bottle of storax sits on an apothecary's wooden shelf.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A vanilla-scented resin: Storax is a fragrant, balsamic resin obtained from certain trees, particularly those of the genus Styrax. It has a sweet, vanilla-like aroma and has been used historically in perfumes, incense, and medicine.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

Advanced Usage

• "Gum storax": A specific term for the resin in its crude, solid form.

Variants and Related Words

• Styrax (n): The genus of trees from which storax is primarily derived. tree is cultivated in warm climates for its valuable resin.*
• Storax Balsam (n): A liquid preparation of the resin.

Synonyms

• Balsam: A general term for aromatic resins exuded from trees.
• Resin: A broader term for sticky plant secretions.

Related Phrases

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms in modern English.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a vanilla-scented resin from various trees of the genus Styrax