malabathrum

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Ancient Greek μᾱλάβαθρον (mālábathron).

Noun[edit]

malabathrum (uncountable)

  1. 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

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