stacte
ˈstækteɪ
Definition

Definition of stacte - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
aromaticsRaresweet spice used in ancient Jewish incenseRare
  • Stacte was a key ingredient in the temple incense.
gum resin
2.
aromatherapyRarenatural resin used in ancient perfumes and incenseRare
  • Stacte was often combined with other fragrances in religious ceremonies..
balsam frankincense myrrh
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  • stacte: natural resin used in ancient perfumes and incense
    natural resin used in ancient perfumes and incense

Origin of stacte

Greek, staktos (oozing)

Examples of stacte in a sentence

  • Ancient texts mention stacte in rituals.
  • Ancient texts mention stacte as a valuable commodity.
  • Stacte was traded extensively in ancient markets.

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  1. French:stacte, résine aromatique, ...
  2. German:Stakte, antikes Harz, ...
  3. Italian:stacte, resina antica, ...
  4. Spanish:resina aromática, resina antigua, ...
  5. Portuguese:estacte, resina antiga, ...
  6. Chinese:没药, 香脂, ...
  7. Japanese:スタクテ, 古代樹脂, ...
  8. Arabic:ستكتة, صَمْغ عِطْرِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:נָטָף, ...
  10. Russian:ароматическая смола, древняя смола, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стакте, стакті, ...
  12. Hindi:स्टैक्टे, प्राचीन राल, ...

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