lignum rhodium
The fragrant wood of several shrubs and trees, especially of species Convolvulus…The fragrant wood of several shrubs and trees, especially of species Convolvulus scoparius and Convolvulus floridus (Convolvulaceae) from the Canary Islands, and of the West Indian Amyris balsamifera (Rutaceae).
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable)The fragrant wood of several shrubs and trees, especially of species Convolvulus scoparius and Convolvulus floridus (Convolvulaceae) from the Canary Islands, and of the West Indian Amyris balsamifera (Rutaceae).
(uncountable)Rhodiola rosea (Crassulaceae).
(uncountable)An oil yielded by such plants, used in herbal medicine.
Origin
From New Latin lignum rhodium (literally “rosy wood”), from Ancient Greek ῥόδον (rhódon, “From New Latin lignum rhodium (literally “rosy wood”), from Ancient Greek ῥόδον (rhódon, “rose”).
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Synonyms
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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