asafetida

Definition of asafetida

Nouns

the brownish gum resin of various plants; has strong taste and odor; formerly used as an antispasmodic
Synonyms:
asafoetida
Type of:
natural resin
a plant exudate

Vocabulary Lists for asafetida

  • malinger
  • asafetida
  • truncate
  • sonorously
  • truncated

Vocabulary Tools