Definitions | bdellium |
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- Probably an aromatic gum like balsam that was exuded from a tree, probably one of several species in the genus Commiphora. Bdellium was an adulterant of the costly myrrh and remains a binder in perfumes.
Etymology: From bdellium < Ancient Greek (polytonic, ) perhaps < (Hebr.) , ÖÖÖÖ (bdólakh).
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