liquidambar

• 名词，指枫香树属（苏合香属）的树木，也指北美枫香树或苏合香树所产的芳香树脂（苏合香）。

A noun referring to a tree of the genus Liquidambar, or the aromatic exudate obtained from the sweet gum tree.

1. Aromatic resinC1formal

   A fragrant, sticky substance obtained from the sweet gum tree, used in perfumes and traditional medicine.

   枫香树脂

   • Liquidambar is often used as a fixative in high-end perfumes.
   • The ancient Egyptians used liquidambar in their embalming processes.
   • This resin, known as liquidambar, has a sweet, balsamic scent.

   同义词storaxstyrax

2. Tree speciesC1formal

   Any tree belonging to the genus Liquidambar, known for its star-shaped leaves and colorful autumn foliage.

   枫香树

   • The liquidambar tree in our yard turns a brilliant red in the fall.
   • Liquidambar styraciflua is commonly known as the American sweetgum.
   • These liquidambar trees are native to North America and Asia.