Definition of Asafetida

1. Noun. The brownish gum resin of various plants; has strong taste and odor; formerly used as an antispasmodic.

Exact synonyms: Asafoetida
Generic synonyms: Natural Resin

Definition of Asafetida

1. n. The fetid gum resin or inspissated juice of a large umbelliferous plant (Ferula asafœtida) of Persia and the East Indies. It is used in medicine as an antispasmodic.

Definition of Asafetida

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of asafoetida) ¹

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Definition of Asafetida

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Medical Definition of Asafetida

1. A gum resin, the inspissated exudate from the root of Ferula foetida (family Umbelliferae); used as a repellent against dogs, cats, and rabbits, and formerly used as an antispasmodic; in Asia, used as a condiment and flavoring agent. Origin: Pers. Aza, mastic, + L. Fetidus, fetid (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Asafetida

as to
as usual
as was common
as we say
as we speak
as well
as well as
as yet
as you do
as you know
as you like
as you sow, so shall you reap
as you wish
asa dulcis
asafetidas
asafoetidas
asana
asanas
asaphus
asar
asarabacca
asarabaccas
asarone
asarums
asat
asatone
asatones

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