asafetida

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    the brownish gum resin of various plants; has strong taste and odor; formerly used as an antispasmodic

Word Origin

asafetida (n.)
late 14c., from Medieval Latin asa (Latinized from Persian aza "mastic") + foetida, fem. of foetidus "stinking" (see fetid).

Example

1. Study the effect of alcohol for asafetida acid of supplement qi and engendering blood oral liquid .
2. Ferula asafetida is commonly known as dung of the devil because of its foul-smelling sap and grows primarily in iran , afghanistan and mainland china .

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