| styrax | 1. <botany> 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. Origin: L. Styrax, storax, Gr. See Storax. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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