storax

Meanings

• A resin obtained from various trees, particularly those of the family Storax.

  - "The storax tree was tapped for its precious resin."
  - "Ancient Egyptians used storax resin in their embalming process."

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Rhymes

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storehouse , stowaway , strow upon , strowel , strowth

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Homophones

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1. store
   

2. storeroom
   

3. storeroomkeeper
   

4. storeroom attendant
   

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Variants

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Levant storax , storax , storaxes , Levant storaxes

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The resin of storax is usually red or brown in color and has a strong, sweet aroma. The resin is often mixed with other substances, such as myrrh or frankincense, to enhance its aroma and medicinal properties.

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Etymology

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From Greek στοράξ (storax), possibly from the name of a storax-producing tree.

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Related Concepts

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1. Balsam: A type of sticky, aromatic resin or gum obtained from various trees. Balsam is often used as a perfume, an incense, or a medicinal agent.

2. Frankincense: A type of aromatic resin obtained from the trees of the genus Boswellia. Frankincense is often used as an incense, a perfume, or a medicinal agent. It has a sweet, aromatic fragrance and is commonly used in religious and spiritual practices.

3. Myrrh: A type of aromatic resin obtained from various trees, particularly those of the family Burseraceae. Myrrh has a bitter, sweet, and aromatic fragrance and is often used as an incense, a perfume, or a medicinal agent. In ancient times, myrrh was also used as a embalming agent and as a food flavoring.

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Culture

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In ancient Egypt, storax was used as a perfume and as an embalming agent. In traditional Chinese medicine, storax is used as a carminative, an expectorant, and a stimulant. In Hinduism, storax is used as an offering to the gods, particularly to Ganesha.

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