CASTOREUM

Etymology

Noun

castoreum (countable and uncountable, plural castoreums)

The bitter exudate of the castor sacs of mature beavers.

(archaic) A hat made from beaver fur.

Synonyms

• (exudate): castor

• (hat): beaver

Anagrams

• outscream

Source: Wiktionary


Cas*to"re*um, n. Etym: [L. See Castor.]

Definition: A peculiar bitter orange-brown substance, with strong, penetrating odor, found in two sacs between the anus and external genitals of the beaver; castor; -- used in medicine as an antispasmodic, and by perfumers.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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