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Castoreum
CIDE DICTIONARY
Castoreum, n. [L. See Castor.].
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. [1913 Webster]
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