English Explanatory Dictionary

lignum vitae

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. guaiacum trees, of species Guaiacum officinale and Guaiacum sanctum.
  2. The wood or resin from such trees.

Word forms

lignum vitae lignum vitaes

Etymology

From Latin lignum (“wood”) vitae (“of life”).

Synonyms

guaiacum guayacan
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