malabathrum en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek μᾱλάβαθρον (mālábathron).
Meanings
- (uncountable) A fragrant substance imported by the ancient Romans from India, believed to have been made from the leaves of a type of cinnamon or cassia.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| malobathrum | alternative | lexicographic | |
| malabathron | alternative | lexicographic |