storax
noun
sto·rax
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Definition of storax
1a
: a fragrant balsam obtained from the bark of an Asian tree (Liquidambar orientalis) of the witch-hazel family that is used as an expectorant and sometimes in perfumery
— called also Levant storax
b
: a balsam from the sweet gum that is similar to storax
2
: any of a genus (Styrax of the family Styracaceae, the storax family) of trees or shrubs with usually hairy leaves and white flowers in drooping racemes — compare benzoin
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storax
noun
sto·rax
| \ ˈstō(ə)r-ˌaks, ˈstȯ(ə)r-
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Medical Definition of storax
1
: a fragrant balsam obtained from the bark of an Asian tree of the genus Liquidambar (L. orientalis) that is used as an expectorant and sometimes in perfumery
— called also Levant storax, liquid storax
2
: a balsam from the sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) that is similar to storax
— called also American storax, liquidambar