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stacte
stac·te [ stáktee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
sweet spice: in the Bible, a sweet spice mentioned as being used by the ancient Jews in making incense
[14th century. Via Latin< Greek staktē< staktos, past participle of stazein "drip, ooze"]
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