English Explanatory Dictionary

aburachan seed

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The seed of a Japanese shrub, Lindera praecox that yields an aromatic oil.

Pronunciation

/ˌɑ.bə.ɹəˈt͡ʃɑn sid/

Word forms

aburachan seed aburachan seeds

Etymology

From Japanese 油瀝青 (アブラチャン, aburachan), from 油 (あぶら, abura, “oil”) + ちゃん (chan, “pitch”).

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