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bdellium
bdellium, aromatic gum resin obtained from trees of the genus Commiphora (Balsamodendron of the incense-tree family). It is similar to myrrh. Bdellium is used in medicines and perfumes.
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bdellium
Nov 12, 2008; , aromatic gum resin obtained from trees of the genus Commiphora ( Balsamodendron of the incense-tree family). It is similar to...
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bursera
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incense-tree
Nov 12, 2008; common name for members of the Burseraceae, a family of sometimes deciduous shrubs and large trees found chiefly in tropical...
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