malabathrum

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek μᾱλάβαθρον (mālábathron).

Noun

malabathrum (uncountable)

1. 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.

   Synonym: (India) tejpat

Alternative forms

• malabathron, malobathrum