costus

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costus - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Pachak \Pa*chak"\, n. (Bot.)
     The fragrant roots of the Saussurea Costus, exported from
     India to China, and used for burning as incense. It is
     supposed to be the costus of the ancients. [Written also
     putchuck.]
     [1913 Webster]