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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A tall umbelliferous plant (Ferula moschata, syn. Ferula sumbul) uncountable
2. 2
   Root of F. moschata, formerly used in medicine and as a substitute for musk. uncountable
3. 3
   Any plants of genus Adoxa (moschatel), especially species Adoxa moschatellina, found in most of the temperate Northern Hemisphere. uncountable
4. 4
   Nard (Nardostachys jatamansi) uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

five-faced bishopgood friday planthollowrootmoschatelmoschatelnard

Etymology

From musk + root.

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