Castoreum

[kæs'tɔ:riәm]

Definition

(n.) A peculiar bitter orange-brown substance, with strong, penetrating odor, found in two sacs between the anus and external genitals of the beaver; castor; -- used in medicine as an antispasmodic, and by perfumers.

Typist: Stephanie

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [L.] (Med.) Castor.

Checker: Phyllis