castoreum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The bitter exudate of the castor sacs of mature beavers, used as a scent mark, and as a tincture in some perfumes.
  2. A hat made from beaver fur.

Word forms

castoreum castoreums castorea castorium

Etymology

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

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