tragacanth

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a gum used in pharmacy, adhesives, and textile printing

Etymology

From Latin tragacantha, from Koine Greek τραγάκανθα (tragákantha, “tragacanth”), from Ancient Greek τράγος (trágos, “he-goat”) + ἄκανθα (ákantha, “thorn”). Doublet of adragant.

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