Definition of Castoreum

Cas`to´re`um
n.1.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.


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