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castoreum.

The bitter exudate of the castor sacs of mature beavers, used as a scent mark, and as a tincture in some perfumes.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The bitter exudate of the castor sacs of mature beavers, used as a scent mark, and as a tincture in some perfumes.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A hat made from beaver fur.

    archaic · countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Latin castoreum, from Ancient Greek καστόριον (kastórion).

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