dragon's blood
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dragon's blood
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A bright red resin, obtained from different species of a number of distinct plants Calamus rotang and genera Croton, Dracaena, Daemonorops, and Pterocarpus, used in the manufacture of varnishes, lacquers, medicines, and incenses.
For black magic, assafœtida, garlic, dragon's blood, sulphur, and such-like vile-smelling concoctions were used.
Similar: cinnabar
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noun bright red resin
| Español | sangre del dragón |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 麒麟竭 kirinketsu, 麒麟血 kirinketsu |
| हिन्दी | ख़ून-ख़राबा xūn-xarābā, दमुल-अख़वैन damul-axvain |
| Français | sang-dragon |
| Italiano | sangue di drago |
| Русский | драко́нова кровь drakónova krovʹ |
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