costusroot

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun annual herb of the eastern Himalayas (Kashmir) having purple florets and a fragrant root that yields a volatile oil used in perfumery and for preserving furs

Synonyms

Saussurea costus, Saussurea lappa

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
herb

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