olibanum

• Ароматическая камедистая смола, получаемая из различных аравийских или восточноафриканских деревьев, ранее ценившаяся для богослужений, бальзамирования и окуривания.

An aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees, formerly valued for worship, embalming, and fumigation.

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1. Aromatic gum resinC2formal

   A fragrant gum resin obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia, historically used in religious ceremonies, embalming, and as a fumigant.

   Ароматическая камедистая смола

   • The priest burned olibanum during the ancient ritual.
   • Olibanum was highly prized in antiquity for its sweet scent.
   • The embalmers used olibanum as part of the mummification process.

   Synonymsfrankincense