opopanax (Meaning)
opopanax (n)
an odorous gum resin formerly used in medicines
opopanax (n.)
The inspissated juice of an umbelliferous plant (the Opoponax Chironum), brought from Turkey and the East Indies in loose granules, or sometimes in larger masses, of a reddish yellow color, with specks of white. It has a strong smell and acrid taste, and was formerly used in medicine as an emmenagogue and antispasmodic.
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opopanax Sentence Examples
- The perfume emanated an enchanting aroma of opopanax, capturing the essence of the Orient.
- The ancient healing concoction contained a precious extract of opopanax, believed to possess medicinal properties.
- The sweet, balsamic fragrance of opopanax lingered in the air, creating an atmosphere of tranquillity.
- The incense burned, releasing a heady scent of opopanax that permeated the temple.
- The perfumer blended opopanax with other exotic oils, creating a masterpiece that tantalized the senses.
- The myrrh and opopanax resins formed a fragrant paste used in religious rituals and healing ceremonies.
- The opopanax tree, native to the Middle East, yielded a fragrant resin that was highly prized in the ancient world.
- The soap's rich lather contained extracts of opopanax, leaving skin feeling soft and refreshed.
- The candle flickered, casting a warm glow and releasing a soothing scent of opopanax into the room.
- The opopanax accord in the fragrance evoked a mysterious and alluring world of ancient rituals and exotic scents.
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an odorous gum resin formerly used in medicinesThe inspissated juice of an umbelliferous plant (the Opoponax Chironum), brought from Turkey and the East Indies
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The perfume emanated an enchanting aroma of opopanax, capturing the essence of the Orient.
The ancient healing concoction contained a precious extract of opopanax, believed to possess medicinal properties.
The sweet, balsamic fragrance of opopanax lingered in the air, creating an atmosphere of tranquillity.
The incense burned, releasing a heady scent of opopanax that permeated the temple.
