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Definition of costus in English: costusnoun ˈkɒstəs In full "costus root": the fragrant root of the thistle Saussurea costus (family Asteraceae (Compositae)), native to South Asia (especially Kashmir and the Himalayas), used in perfumery and (formerly) as a medicinal agent, often in the form of an essential oil.
Origin Late 15th century; earliest use found in John Skelton (c1460–1529), poet. From (i) classical Latin costus. Definition of costus in US English: costusnounˈkɒstəs In full "costus root": the fragrant root of the thistle Saussurea costus (family Asteraceae (Compositae)), native to South Asia (especially Kashmir and the Himalayas), used in perfumery and (formerly) as a medicinal agent, often in the form of an essential oil.
Origin Late 15th century; earliest use found in John Skelton (c1460–1529), poet. From (i) classical Latin costus. |