Levant storax.

Levant storax.
See under storax (def. 2).
[1935-40]

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  • storax — [ stɔ:raks] (also styrax) noun 1》 a fragrant gum resin obtained from a tree, used in medicine, perfumery, and incense.     ↘(Levant or liquid storax) liquidambar. 2》 the tree yielding storax, or one of its relatives, with clusters of white… …   English new terms dictionary

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