sagapenum Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sag`a*pe"num noun

Etymology

L. sagapenon, sacopenium, Gr. : cf. F. sagapin, gomme sagapin, sagapénum, Ar. sikbinaj, Per. sakbinah, sikbinah.

Definitions

1. (Med.) A fetid gum resin obtained from a species of Ferula. It has been used in hysteria, etc., but is now seldom met with. U. S. Disp.