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as·a·fet·i·da (as·a·foet·i·da)

asafetida (asafoetida)

 
pronunciation:
ae s fe tih d
part of speech: noun
definition: a gum resin obtained from Oriental plants related to the carrot, with a strong, offensive odor and a bitter taste, formerly used as a medicine.