hircine

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

uncountable

(mineralogy) A fossil amorphous resin which, when burnt, gives off a pungent, hircinous aroma.

Japanese Meaning

（鉱物学）燃焼すると刺激的なヤギ臭（ヒルシン臭）を放つ、化石状の非晶質樹脂

A fragment of hircine from the museum's collection was set alight to confirm its distinct, goat-like odor.

博物館の所蔵品にある化石状の無定形樹脂の破片に火をつけ、その独特のヤギのような臭いを確かめた。

Sense（1）

(mineralogy) A fossil amorphous resin which, when burnt, gives off a pungent, hircinous aroma.