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Etymology of the English word galbanum

the English word galbanum
derived from the Latin word galbanum (gum resin of umbelliferous plant in Persia, Syria, galbanum)
derived from the Greek word chalbane
derived from the Hebrew word helbenah
derived from the Greek word origine

Date

The earliest known usage of galbanum in English dates from the 14th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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