Ladanum

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A dark, sticky resin obtained from rockrose shrubs, historically used in perfumery as a fixative and in incense.

“The perfumer blended ladanum with ambergris to create a rich, earthy base note.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

lad·a·num

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Synonyms

labdanum

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Wordle

Contains A twice, the LADN cluster is unusual enough to narrow guesses effectively

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Scrabble

Scores 10 points, moderately valuable with the M contributing 3 points in an otherwise low-scoring rack

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