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STYRAXES
Noun
styraxes
plural of styrax
Source: Wiktionary
STYRAX
Sty"rax, n. Etym: [L. styrax, storax, Gr. Storax.]
1. (Bot.)
Definition: A genus of shrubs and trees, mostly American or Asiatic, abounding in resinous and aromatic substances. Styrax officinalis yields storax, and S. Benzoin yields benzoin.
2. Same as Storax.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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