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Meaning of 'castoreum' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Castoreum [ n.]
- 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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