Agarum

/əˈɡɑːrəm/ noun

Definition

A botanical genus or a historical term for certain aromatic or medicinal plants.

Etymology

A Latin botanical term, possibly related to Greek or Near Eastern plant names. The exact etymology remains uncertain in historical records.

Kelly Says

Ancient botanists threw names around pretty loosely, so 'agarum' might refer to several different plants depending on the source—it's like how 'mint' can mean different things in different regions today.

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