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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