Associations to the word «Asafetida»

Wiktionary

ASAFETIDA, noun. Alternative spelling of asafoetida

Dictionary definition

ASAFETIDA, noun. The brownish gum resin of various plants; has strong taste and odor; formerly used as an antispasmodic.

Wise words

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