Castoreum
Translation of "castoreum" into Russian
castoreum
NounUK
/kæˈstɔːrɪəm/
US
/kæˈstɔriəm/
castoreum
castoreums pl
Castoreum is often used in perfumes and flavorings.
Кастореум часто используется в парфюмерии и ароматизаторах.
Definitions
castoreum
NounUK
/kæˈstɔːrɪəm/
US
/kæˈstɔriəm/
A yellowish secretion from the castor sacs of mature beavers, used in perfumery and sometimes in flavoring.
The perfumer added a small amount of castoreum to the fragrance to give it a unique, musky scent.
A preparation made from the dried castor sacs of beavers, formerly used as a drug and still employed in perfumery.
Castoreum was once prescribed as a remedy for headaches and hysteria.
castoreum
AdjectiveUK
/kæˈstɔːrɪəm/
US
/kæˈstɔriəm/
Relating to, containing, or having the characteristic scent or flavour of castoreum.
The perfume had a distinct castoreum note that provided depth and warmth.