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Asafetida Definition & Meaning

asafetida
noun
  1. the brownish gum resin of various plants; has strong taste and odor; formerly used as an antispasmodic

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What does asafetida mean?
the brownish gum resin of various plants; has strong taste and odor; formerly used as an antispasmodic
What part of speech is asafetida?
Asafetida is a noun.

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