Lignum-rhodium Definition

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The fragrant wood of several shrubs and trees, especially of species of Convolvulus scoparius and Convolvulus floridus from the Canary Islands, and of the West Indian Amyris balsamifera.

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An oil yielded by such plants, used in herbal medicine.
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Origin of Lignum-rhodium

  • New Latin, from Latin lignum (“wood”) + Ancient Greek for "rose" [Greek?]

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