noun
- Plural of bdellium; a fragrant resin or gum obtained from certain trees, used in perfumes and incense.
Usage: Often used in historical or religious contexts; mentioned in ancient texts and the Bible.
Examples
- The ancient traders valued bdelliums for their aromatic properties.
- Bdelliums were among the precious gifts mentioned in biblical accounts.
- Perfumers in antiquity blended bdelliums with other fragrant oils.
- The resin bdelliums was highly sought after in Mediterranean markets.