malabathrum
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Borrowed from Ancient Greek μᾱλάβαθρον (mālábathron).
Noun
[edit]malabathrum (uncountable)
- A fragrant substance imported by the ancient Romans from India, believed to have been made from the leaves of a type of cinnamon or cassia.
- Synonym: (India) tejpat