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algalia

nounfemininearchaicarcaico/ɐɫɣɐˈliɐ/al·ga·li·a

Definition

1

Odoriferous substance, musk or ambergris, used in perfumery in the past.

Usage examples

“Medieval perfumers used algalia in their blends.”
“The vial contained a residue of algalia, with an intense scent.”