lignum rhodium
Meanings
noun
- 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).
- Rhodiola rosea (Crassulaceae).
- An oil yielded by such plants, used in herbal medicine.
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Etymology
From New Latin lignum rhodium (literally “rosy wood”), from Ancient Greek ῥόδον (rhódon, “rose”).
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