costus oil

Definitions of costus oil
  1. noun
    a yellow volatile essential oil obtained from costusroot; used in perfumes
    see moresee less
    type of:
    essential oil, volatile oil
    an oil having the odor or flavor of the plant from which it comes; used in perfume and flavorings
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘costus oil'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family