lovage oil
lovage oil
[′ləv·ij ‚ȯil] (materials)
A yellow-brown essential oil, soluble in alcohol and fixed oils, obtained from the root and fruit of Levisticum officinale ; used for flavors and perfumes. Also known as levisticum oil.
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