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lignum rhodium en · NOUN

Pronunciation

/ˈlɪɡnəm ˈɹəʊdɪəm/

Etymology

From New Latin lignum rhodium (literally “rosy wood”), from Ancient Greek ῥόδον (rhódon, “rose”).

Meanings

(uncountable) 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).
(uncountable) Rhodiola rosea (Crassulaceae).
(uncountable) An oil yielded by such plants, used in herbal medicine.

Synonyms

rhodium wood (fragrant wood)