Where does “olibanum” come from?
olibanum (English) comes from Medieval Latin olibanum, from Latin oleum libani, from Ancient Greek λίβανος — frankincense; frankincense tree.
olibanum (English): A gum resin from trees of the genus "Boswellia",...
Definitions
- A gum resin from trees of the genus "Boswellia",...
Ancestry of “olibanum”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medieval Latin | olibanum | — |
| 2 | Latin | oleum libani | oil of Lebanon |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | λίβανος | frankincense; frankincense tree |