Definition of CASTOREUM

castoreum

Plural: castorea, castoreums

Noun

  • The bitter exudate of the castor sacs of mature beavers, used as a scent mark, and as a tincture in some perfumes.
  • A hat made from beaver fur.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin castoreum, from Ancient Greek καστόριον (kastórion).

Synonyms

beaver, castor

Scrabble Score: 13

castoreum: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
castoreum: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
castoreum: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

castoreum: valid Words With Friends Word