castoreum

Phonetic Respelling: [ ka-stawr-ee-uhm, -stohr- ]

Definition:

n. a brownish unctuous substance with a strong penetrating odor secreted by certain glands in the groin of the beaver used in medicine and perfumery.

Sentence:

Castoreum from beavers was used to cure headaches and fevers.

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Castoreum from beavers was used to cure headaches and fevers.

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