galbanum
noun
gal·ba·num ˈgal-bə-nəm 
ˈgȯl-
ˈgȯl- : a yellowish to green or brown aromatic bitter gum resin derived from any of several Asian plants (such as Ferula galbaniflua) and used in incense
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The heart of Indonesian oud, French lavender, and Bulgarian rose is topped with refined hints of Afghan saffron and white galbanum. 
Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Mar. 2022 After Iran’s 1979 revolution, however, access to its galbanum supplies dwindled, forcing Chanel to re-source its stock and reformulate. Noy Thrupkaew, Washington Post, 21 Apr. 2021 With the exception of its first scent, Vent Fou— a green blend of galbanum, jasmine and rose that launched in 1964—Céline has largely avoided the fragrance space. Celia Ellenberg, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2018
Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Mar. 2022 After Iran’s 1979 revolution, however, access to its galbanum supplies dwindled, forcing Chanel to re-source its stock and reformulate. Noy Thrupkaew, Washington Post, 21 Apr. 2021 With the exception of its first scent, Vent Fou— a green blend of galbanum, jasmine and rose that launched in 1964—Céline has largely avoided the fragrance space. Celia Ellenberg, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2018 Word History
Etymology
Middle English, borrowed from Latin, borrowed from Greek chalbánē, borrowed from a Northwest Semitic source; akin to Hebrew ḥelbĕnāh "galbanum"
Note: Perhaps a derivative from Semitic *ḥlab "milk," though sense connection is not clear.
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
galbanum
noun
gal·ba·num ˈgal-bə-nəm ˈgȯl-
ˈgȯl- : a yellowish to green or brown aromatic bitter gum resin derived from several Asian plants (genus Ferula and especially F. galbaniflua) of the family Umbelliferae and that resembles asafetida and has been used for similar medicinal purposes