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opopanax

opopanax

9.9
A fragrant sticky gum from plants used long ago in medicine and perfumes
  • noun
  • /ˌoʊpəˈnæks/
  • Archaic
translation icon : opopónaco
  • Perfume-makers sometimes use opopanax for its warm, balsamic scent.

Examples

  • Many ancient cultures used opopanax in their rituals.

  • In ancient remedies, opopanax was believed to possess healing qualities.

  • The apothecary displayed a jar of opopanax among his other rare resins.

  • The opopanax resin has a sweet, earthy scent.

  • The sweet aroma of opopanax filled the room, making it a relaxing place to unwind.

  • She used opopanax in her homemade perfume to add an exotic touch to the fragrance.

  • Many ancient cultures valued opopanax for its therapeutic properties in traditional medicine.

Surface Forms

opopanax singular
opopanaxes plural

Etymology

The word opopanax comes from Greek parts opo- meaning 'juice' and panax meaning 'all-heal', like the English word panacea. So it was thought of as the 'juice of all-heal', which fits because opopanax is a warm-smelling gum or resin used in old medicines and in perfume.