castoreum
Meanings
noun
- The bitter exudate of the castor sacs of mature beavers, used as a scent mark, and as a tincture in some perfumes.
- A hat made from beaver fur.
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Etymology
From Latin castoreum, from Ancient Greek καστόριον (kastórion).
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